flyboys

Definition of flyboysnext
plural of flyboy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flyboys
Noun
  • The poor design of that route was a key factor in the crash along with air traffic controllers relying too much on pilots seeing and avoiding other aircraft.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The second floor is jammed full of technology with a 3-D printing lab, sound recording studios and even flight and driving simulators to help aspiring pilots and drivers get a free start on their training.
    Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The museum has a collection of artifacts and aircrafts such as the Apollo 9 Command Module, a mock-up of the Lockheed Vega 5B, flown by Amelia Earhart, B-58 Hustler flight plans and various pictures of famous aviators and airplanes.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The United States rescued two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Idaho airmen are being sent to the Middle East to support military activity in Iran.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
  • New details are emerging from the dramatic rescue of two American airmen in a remote corner of Southwest Iran after their F-15 fighter jet was shot down Friday.
    Max Burman, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
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“Flyboys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flyboys. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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