bombardier

• Substantiv, das entweder einen Unteroffizier der britischen Artillerie oder ein Besatzungsmitglied eines Bombers bezeichnet, das das Visier bedient und die Bomben abwirft.

A noun referring to either a noncommissioned officer in the British artillery or the crew member on a bomber aircraft who operates the bombsight and releases the bombs.

1. Artillery rankB2formalbritish

   A noncommissioned officer in the British artillery, equivalent to a corporal.

   Bombardier

   • The bombardier inspected the equipment before the drill.
   • He was promoted to bombardier after completing his training.
   • The bombardier gave orders to the junior soldiers.

2. Bomber crew memberB2formal

   The member of a bomber aircraft crew responsible for operating the bombsight and releasing the bombs on the target.

   Bombenschütze

   • The bombardier carefully aimed at the designated target.
   • During the mission, the bombardier released the payload precisely.
   • The bombardier's role was critical for the success of the bombing run.