helicopter gunship
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Experts said that was probably the first such use of a helicopter gunship in the occupied West Bank since the second Palestinian uprising about 20 years ago.
From New York Times
Harry reportedly took part in a helicopter gunship training at a US military base in California in 2011, followed by a live-fire exercise in Arizona.
From Fox News
Video shot by one resident of the hilly town and shared on social media showed a helicopter gunship firing a rocket.
From Reuters
Officials said the helicopter gunship had been called in to provide “dissuasive fire,” to suppress outgoing gunfire from the structure.
From Washington Times
A National Guard helicopter gunship pilot named Frank said that the weekend helped him get a better sense of things from the infantry perspective.
From New York Times
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