Of course. Why wouldn't they need to both get close enough to damage this creature, but somehow far enough away to not have their lanterns extinguished, and then pilot a bomg into the damage they've caused. Why not. Seems simple.

"This is going to be a nightmare to do long distance." He's not giving up hope, but can't help but being real about their situation here. "We're going to need so much more firepower than we have."