"ace in a day" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: aces in a day [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|aces in a day}} ace in a day (plural aces in a day)
  1. (aviation, military) An aviator (usually a fighter pilot) who destroys five or more enemy aircraft (the number required to become an ace) in a single day. Categories (topical): Aviation, Military

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