Noun
a forest fire that burns the humus; may not appear on the surface
Source: WordNetBecause of the vulnerable liquid cooling system, however, the F-51s sustained heavy losses to ground fire. Source: Internet
During an air raid over Dutch Harbor on 4 June 1942, one A6M fighter was hit by ground fire. Source: Internet
In total, four Harrier GR.3s and six Sea Harriers were lost to ground fire, accidents, or mechanical failure. Source: Internet
One RSAF F-5E was lost to ground fire on 13 February 1991, the pilot killed. Source: Internet
Instead, high speed and good manoeuvrability would make it easier to evade fighters and ground fire. Source: Internet
Eden 2004, p. 276. Marine F-4 pilots claimed three enemy MiGs (two while on exchange duty with the USAF) at the cost of 75 aircraft lost in combat, mostly to ground fire, and four in accidents. Source: Internet