bombing run

Noun
  1. That part of the flight that begins with the approach to the target;
    Includes target acquisition and ends with the release of the bombs (synset 100980850)
    is a type of: bombardment, bombing - an attack by dropping bombs
    subtypes:
    • dive-bombing - a bombing run in which the bomber releases the bomb while flying straight toward the target
    • loft bombing, toss bombing - a bombing run in which the bomber approaches the target at a low altitude and pulls up just before releasing the bomb

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