她想独自一人驾机飞越大西洋。

She wanted to fly solo across the Atlantic.

投弹者可以驾机高飞，避开地面火力的威胁。

He can fly higher, meaning that he is at less risk from ground fire.

他们一起在红色中队里驾机参战，进攻逼近义军基地的死星。

Together they flew in Red Squadron as they attacked the Death Star approaching the Rebel base.

很有可能是他在驾机叛逃过程中，由于飞机的机械故障要了他的命。

Most probably the flight that killed him was a bold attempt at defection.