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aviator

[ey-vee-ey-ter, av-ee-] / ˈeɪ viˌeɪ tər, ˈæv i- /


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"This was... a race against the clock, as it was critical that we locate the downed aviator as quickly as possible, while at the same time keeping our enemies misdirected," Ratcliffe told the news conference.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

For full coverage of the recovery of the U.S. aviator, please go to WSJ’s Mideast Live Blog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The aviator survived and evaded capture for 36 hours in a remote, mountainous part of Iran, with local forces trying to hunt him down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

One aviator was rescued by U.S. forces, and another remains unaccounted for.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He sat back in his leather aviator jacket, his black T-shirt and jeans, that wicked silver skull ring on his finger, and the Stygian sword at his side.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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