Crossword Clue:

AIRDROP to drop from an aircraft

AnswerCrossword Clue
STRAFEFire from an aircraft
DRAGRACHUTEDevice used to slow an aircraft
TAILWINDHelpful boost to an aircraft in flight
DEMOTIONDrop from major to captain, say
PIERPlace to drop a line from
HITTHEDECKRise from bed ... or drop to one's stomach
ATCLOSERANGE"We drop bombs on Iraq from above, lacking even the courage to fight ...."