bombing raid

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Formerly Maduro's vice president, Rodriguez took over after a US bombing raid on Caracas on January 3 ended with his capture and transfer to New York to face drug-trafficking charges.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

The site was used by fighter planes during World War Two, including the Polish Air Force's 307 Squadron, who "saved the city" in May 1942 by defending Exeter during a Nazi bombing raid.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

He died when a bomber crashed in India following a World War II bombing raid on Japan.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

In the play, he spars with a double for Vladimir Putin sent to taunt him, debates history with the ghost of Rasputin and ducks for cover every time an earsplitting bombing raid resounds.

From Washington Post • Jan. 6, 2023

Curtis LeMay continued to push for a surprise bombing raid, followed by an invasion of Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin