pilot

Example Sentences

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He said the aircraft had been taking part in "a deception and escape mission... under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Following the downing of the aircraft on Friday, both the pilot and crew member ejected - with the pilot recovered shortly afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

A US A-10 ground attack aircraft was also reportedly downed on Friday, with US media saying the pilot managed to eject and was rescued in nearby Kuwait.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

An A-10 attack aircraft later took fire and the pilot ejected safely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

So he drew another, with Henrietta leaning out the front door like a pilot and Buffy clinging to the roof.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones