flypast
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of flypast
First recorded in 1910–15; noun use of verb phrase fly past
Example Sentences
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The parade is one of the biggest royal and military spectacles of the year, culminating with a Red Arrows flypast watched by the royals from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
British officials will be pleased so far with the pomp-filled US welcome for Charles and Camilla, which has included a 21-gun salute, military jet flypast and a state banquet at the White House.
From Barron's ● Apr. 29, 2026
The next few days amount to the UK offering a vital ally the full works of what he loves: royalty, military bands, a flypast, a banquet and plenty more besides.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025
One of the RAF Red Arrows experienced a bird strike on the way to a flypast on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2025
Käthe’s gone back to Alsace and I’m waiting for the moon again—everything in place and we’ve had confirmation of a bomber flypast planned for Sat. night—whether or not Op.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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