terrain flight


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terrain flight

Flight close to the Earth's surface during which airspeed, height, and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground in order to avoid enemy detection and fire. Also called TERF.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.terrain flight - flight at very low altitudes
low level flight
flying, flight - an instance of traveling by air; "flying was still an exciting adventure for him"
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