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 flypast was watched by members of the Royal Family from the balcony at Buckingham Palace, in a historic occasion for the Red Arrows.
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
A joint US and UK flypast by F-35 jets and the Red Arrows will fly over Windsor, watched by Sir Keir Starmer alongside the president, in a display showing the closeness of the military relationship.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2025
Later, there will be a flypast by UK and US F-35 military jets and the Red Arrows.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 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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