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.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2025

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

It will conclude at 14:15 when, weather permitting, a fly-past takes place over Buckingham Palace.

From BBC ● May 6, 2023

On Sunday, celebrations at Parliament House are set to include Australian military personnel firing off a 21-gun salute, and an Australian air force fly-past.

From Reuters ● May 6, 2023

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