fly-past

British

noun

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

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In its statement late on Tuesday, the Russian defence ministry said this year's parade would include representatives of all branches of Russia's armed forces and a colourful fly-past.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

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.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress will also make a fly-past on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2024

The C919 is due to perform a fly-past over the city’s scenic Victoria Harbor on Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 11, 2023

A fly-past of F-35 jets and the country's first domestically developed fighter, the KF-21, was scrapped because of poor weather, the presidential office said.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

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