aircav
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aircav
Probably earlier than 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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"They're headed west, straight for Cambodia," groaned one Aircav platoon leader.
From Time Magazine Archive
As Operation Irving progressed, some 320 surrendering Viet Cong stumbled into the grasp of the Aircav alone.
From Time Magazine Archive
The remaining Viet Minh, pinned down by Aircav fire, regrouped and slammed back in four vicious charges that threatened to overrun the dug-in Americans.
From Time Magazine Archive
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