flypast

[flahy-past, -pahst]

noun

1. flyby.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flypast¹

First recorded in 1910–15; noun use of verb phrase fly past

Example Sentences

Mr Panton says the team has sourced parts from the Lancaster operated by the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which often performs flypasts at air displays.

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During four days of events to commemorate VE Day, the King and other senior royals, oversaw a military procession through London which was followed by an RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace.

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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.

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The aim will be to dazzle and flatter him with the ultimate red-carpet experience, with guards of honour, flypasts, historic carriages, a lavish banquet, pomp and pageantry.

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Later, there will be a flypast by UK and US F-35 military jets and the Red Arrows.

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