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This 11-word word search introduces elementary students to the names of U.S. military aircraft. Hidden words include Blackbird, Raptor, Warthog, Reaper, and Hercules. Use it as a vocabulary activity during a unit on aviation, transportation, or U.S. history, or as a themed activity to spark student interest in aircraft.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Engineering
Grade Level:
3rd – 4th Grades
Updated April 2026

Word List

  • BLACKBIRD
  • EAGLE
  • FALCON
  • HERCULES
  • LANCER
  • PAVEHAWK
  • RAPTOR
  • REAPER
  • SPECTRE
  • TALON
  • WARTHOG

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Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'View Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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