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take aloft

verb

Definitions

  1. To successfully fly (an aircraft) into the air.

    • On September 21, 1919, I took aloft for a spin over Washington and the surrounding territory, 17 distinguished passengers, including the Secretary of War, Newton D. Baker, and several United States Senators.
    • Here the fiery angel once more took aloft
    • From Buin Lieutenant (jg) Kawamata took aloft at 0850 fifteen Zero 32s from the 6th Air Group, reported inbound at 1017 by Kennedy.

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