Definition

1. Noun:
   • The crew of a bomber: A group of personnel who operate a bomber aircraft during a mission. This crew is responsible for navigation, piloting, bomb aiming, defensive operations, and other specialized tasks required for the aircraft's combat function.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The bomber crew successfully completed their night mission over enemy territory.
  • Training a new bomber crew requires extensive coordination and skill development.
  • All members of the bomber crew were awarded medals for their bravery.

Advanced Usage

• "to be part of a bomber crew": to serve as a member of the operational team on a bomber aircraft.
  • He was proud to be part of a bomber crew during the war.

Variants and Related Words

• Bomber (n): a military aircraft designed to carry and drop bombs.
  • The B-17 Flying Fortress is a famous heavy bomber.
• Crew (n): a group of people who work together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or train.
  • The ship's crew prepared for the storm.

Synonyms

• Bombing team: A group assigned to operate a bomber (less common).
• Flight crew: The personnel responsible for operating an aircraft. (This is a broader term that can include bomber crews.)

Related Phrases

• "to man a bomber": to serve as the crew for a bomber aircraft.
  • They were trained to man a bomber for long-range missions.

Noun

1. the crew of a bomber