flying circus

English

Noun

flying circus (plural flying circuses)

1. (military, aviation, historical) A German fighter wing in World War I.

   Jagdgeschwader 1 (JG 1), the Red Baron's Flying Circus

2. A troupe performing barnstorming (stunt airplane flying).

Translations

WWI German fighter wing

barnstorming troupe

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• German: ^{(please verify)} Jagdgeschwader (de)