"assembly ship" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: assembly ships [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} assembly ship (plural assembly ships)
  1. (historical, World War II) A garishly painted aircraft, flying as an initial reference point for a bomber formation in the early part of a mission. Wikipedia link: assembly ship Tags: historical Categories (topical): World War II Synonyms: formation ship, Judas goat
    Sense id: en-assembly_ship-en-noun-WCeacIzH Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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