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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... O as "Offensive Counter Air Attack"

Rome, Italy - Ground attack and destruction of the aircraft

The Offensive Counter Air Attack (OCA Attack) is a mission that forecasts the ground attack and destruction of the enemy aircraft, along with airports and infrastructures in which are placed. The mission stretches over the FEBA (Forward Edge of the Battle Area) margins, and it lasts up to two hours with 45 minutes in Terrain Following. The flight refueling could be necessary.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084670
Rome, Italy, 01/17/2008 16:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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