fly-past

British

noun

Also called (esp US): flyover. a ceremonial flight of aircraft over a given area

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Meanwhile, the Royal Military Tattoo, which runs at Edinburgh Castle until 23 August, will feature a fly-past by the Red Arrows and Apache helicopters across its run to celebrate the event's 75th anniversary.

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She and her guests were treated to a fly-past by a Lancaster bomber.

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South Africa apologised earlier this year after the haka was interrupted by fireworks, music and a pre-match fly-past, saying it was the result of human error on timings rather than a deliberate slight.

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The rendition was followed by a 21-gun salute and a fly-past by army helicopters.

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The Red Arrows and a pair of Dakota military transport aircraft seen with their invasion stripes took part in a fly-past.

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