"big blue blanket" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} big blue blanket
  1. (US, military, historical) A system used in World War II for protecting American warships from Japanese kamikaze attacks, involving (among other things) the constant presence of the blue-painted Hellcat and Corsair aircraft over the fleet at all times. Wikipedia link: big blue blanket Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-big_blue_blanket-en-name-rK~UGnK3 Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, military, politics, war

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