air arm

American  

noun

1. the aviation section of a national military force, including aircraft, base and support facilities, and personnel.

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Etymology

Origin of air arm

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

Sir Patrick went on to serve in the Fleet Air Arm during World War Two and survived a terrible crash at Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands - he was even read his last rites twice age 23 but went on to fly again.

From BBC

The F-35 B variant, currently operated by the RAF and the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, has a shorter range and can carry fewer weapons.

From BBC

Butterworth served in the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm during the war but was shot down in 1940, spending the rest of it as a prisoner of war.

From BBC

Before long he found himself in the Fleet Air Arm and on a ship heading to a mystery destination.

From BBC

Archival: Germany's air arm, better known as the Luftwaffe blazes the trail for the opening attacks on Holland, Belgium and tiny undefended Luxembourg.

From Scientific American