Lufbery circle en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after fighter ace Raoul Lufbery (1885–1918), though he was not the inventor.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufbery circles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |