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Blower behind a plane, say (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tailwind

(Other definitions for tailwind that I've seen before include "Blow to back" , "Boost for one running" , "It increases one's (ground)speed" , "Favourable air current" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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