Aeronautical Convention

[third man girl]

Is there a word for a collection/group of aeroplanes?

I've tried a hangarload/a windfall/a flight, but I need a word for a bunch of grounded planes, in the open, undamaged.

Help, please (again)

Third Man Girl

 

[Ashlea]

you could use bird imagery, i.e. flock, gaggle, etc. or something militaristic in origin, i.e. squadron. Can't think of a specific word that just means that, though.

 

[Darren]

a fleet of aeroplanes?

 

[Martin]

I'll second Darren's 'fleet'. That was the first thing that came to mind, after reading your question, TMG.

Good luck with it.

Cheers, Martin

 

[Ashlea]

Fleet is good. How many airplanes are you referring to? Fleet sounds like upwards of 2 dozen to me.

 

[phil_t]

Definately a fleet - a 'private fleet' may include only a couple of planes

Phil

 

[third man girl]

Originally posted by Ashlea
How many airplanes are you referring to?

Okay. I confess. 'The girl collected a small squadron of paper planes from the classroom floor.'

Thanks all. Thanks Ashlea. I like 'squadron'.

Third Man Girl