English Explanatory Dictionary

Lufbery circle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A defensive combat tactic in which multiple aircraft form a horizontal circle in the air when attacked, so that the armament of each aircraft offers a measure of protection to the others.

Word forms

Lufbery circle Lufbery circles

Etymology

Named after fighter ace Raoul Lufbery (1885–1918), though he was not the inventor.

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