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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... C as "CAS"
Rome, Italy - Close Air Support
The Close Air Support (CAS) is a type of mission carried out by ground attack airplanes or fighter-bombers to which is requested to attack the enemy ground forces that threaten the allies. The mission profile is entirely at low altitude and stretches for 5.5 km over FEBA - Forward Edge of the Battle Area. The average lasting is about 45 minutes.
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1084741
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency