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First, the repeated use of air-burst white phosphorus in populated areas until the last days of the operation reveals a pattern or policy of conduct rather than incidental or accidental usage.

Human Rights Watch: Israel: White Phosphorus Use Evidence of War Crimes (VIDEO) 2009

Each air-burst shell spreads 116 burning white phosphorus wedges in a radius extending up to 125 meters from the blast point.

Human Rights Watch: Israel: White Phosphorus Use Evidence of War Crimes (VIDEO) 2009

In a 71-page report, the rights group said the repeated use of air-burst white phosphorus artillery shells in populated areas of Gaza was not incidental or accidental, but revealed 'a pattern or policy of conduct '.

OpEdNews - Quicklink: Israel accused of indiscriminate phosphorus use in Gaza 2009

In a 71-page report, the rights group said the repeated use of air-burst white phosphorus artillery shells in populated areas of Gaza was not incidental or accidental, but revealed "a pattern or policy of conduct". '

OpEdNews - Quicklink: Israel accused of indiscriminate phosphorus use in Gaza 2009

There are a number of munitions which are air-burst.

I can make a compelling case as long as I don't have to deal with that pesky evidence. CC 2009

In the recent Gaza operations, Israeli forces frequently air-burst white phosphorus in 155mm artillery shells in and near populated areas.

Human Rights Watch: Israel: White Phosphorus Use Evidence of War Crimes (VIDEO) 2009

At one point in this video, soldiers are warned to take cover as an air-burst is coming.

Archive 2006-08-01 Ed Hollett 2006

One nuke could settle things, say about two megatons, air-burst four thousand feet AGL.

Clear and Present Danger Clancy, Tom, 1947- 1989

The crews also reported possible air-burst mortar fire.

Operation Ranch Hand Buckingham, William A. 1982

Then the large shrapnel -- air-burst -- have a double explosion, as if a giant shook a wet sail for two flaps; first a dark green burst of smoke; then a lighter yellow burst goes out from the centre, forwards.

In Flanders Fields and Other Poems 1919