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The Aircrew Dictionary (of unacceptable cliche and overused phrases)
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Fur ball

(n.) An area where intense air combat is taking place. cf. Knife fight in a phonebox

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God’s G

(n.) The normal acceleration of the earth’s gravity which can be utilised when at the top of a vertical manoeuvre during air combat. Combat egg cf. Furball


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In (anyone’s) shorts

(v.) To be behind one’s opponent during air to air combat. Saddled up

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Knife fight in a phone box

1. (phr.) Conducting aerial combat in a area of constricted airspace.

2. (phr.) A dogfight between two highly-maneuverable aircraft. Fur ball

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Lead turn

(v.) Anticipate or get ahead of something to gain advantage. Get ahead of the game

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  • Get ahead of the game
  • Grip it
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Needle nose

(v.) To point the nose of the aircraft directly at someone else’s aircraft in a threatening way. cf. Beak to beak, 180 by zip

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  • 180-by-zip
  • Snot locker
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Saddled up

(v.) To be behind one’s opponent during air to air combat and stay there. In (anyone’s) shorts

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