What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plane curves from airborne fighter with missiles in South America (9)" mean?

The definition is "Plane curves". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PARA (synonym="airborne fighter") + BOLAS (synonym="missiles in South America") = PARABOLAS; definition: "Plane curves" The answer is PARABOLAS.

Plane curves from airborne fighter with missiles in South America (9)

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