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fly-past

British  

noun

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

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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

French Air Force elite acrobatic flying team Patrouille de France and the RAF Red Arrows performed a fly-past during the ceremony.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2023

There will be a fly-past by the Red Arrows at 15:40.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

An airBaltic plane bringing the team home from Finland made a low-altitude fly-past over central Riga on Monday to greet thousands of fans gathered to welcome the squad.

From Reuters • May 29, 2023

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