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squadron

[skwod-ruhn] / ˈskwɒd rən /
NOUN
military unit
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An array of military jets, including the Blue Angels, the US Navy's flight demonstration squadron, flew over New York Harbor, some leaving red, white and blue contrails.

From Barron's • Jul. 4, 2026

The United States Navy will deploy a nuclear-powered submarine squadron to a strategic Australian navy port this year, Canberra's defence minister said on Friday.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The Iranians then sent a squadron of small attack boats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He attended test pilot school at Edwards Air Force Base, the site of many daring Armstrong flights and space shuttle landings, then served with the Navy’s Dust Devil test pilot squadron in China Lake, Calif.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

From 1934 to 1938 she flew in a display squadron that performed thrilling aerobatic tricks.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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