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noun
A garishly painted aircraft, flying as an initial reference point for a bomber formation in the early part of a mission.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Qualifier: World War II
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Synonyms: formation ship, Judas goat
Antonyms: none provided
History
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