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Auxiliary Airfield

An auxiliary airfield refers to a secondary or additional landing strip used by military aircraft and private pilots.

Examples of usages:

1. The military decided to establish an auxiliary airfield to accommodate the additional trainee pilots.
2. The small town constructed an auxiliary airfield to attract private pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Senses

1. Military Usage

In military terminology, an auxiliary airfield serves as a backup or supplementary landing area for different aircraft operations.

Example sentences:

1. The fighter jets used the auxiliary airfield during their training exercises.
2. Due to maintenance work on the main runway, the airforce diverted the aircraft to the auxiliary airfield.

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2. Civilian Usage

In the civilian context, an auxiliary airfield is a small airport or landing strip primarily used by private pilots or small aircraft.

Example sentences:

1. The pilots decided to make a pit stop at the auxiliary airfield to refuel their small plane.
2. During the airshow, the auxiliary airfield buzzed with small aircraft performing stunts.

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