aviation cadet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of aviation cadet
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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He was referred to Mitchel Field two miles away where he became an aviation cadet.
From New York Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
Following the attack, he became an officer, attending aviation cadet training before being assigned as a bombardier.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 18, 2021
He was an aviation cadet during World War II, a period in which he made a profitable study of poker.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 10, 2019
He took flying lessons and earned his pilot’s license on his own before volunteering as an aviation cadet.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 3, 2015
Fortunately, Major Major had applied for aviation cadet training.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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