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aviation cadet

American  

noun

  1. one who trains to become an officer in an air force.


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 had hopes of becoming a pilot and was looking forward to aviation cadet pilot training.

From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2019

Lawrence Adams Weekley was a Richmond native and served as an Army Air Forces aviation cadet toward the end of World War II.

From Washington Post • Mar. 6, 2010

It was bad enough being an aviation cadet because it was obvious now that the war would not be over before he had finished his training.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller