flypast

English

Etymology

From fly +‎ past.

Noun

flypast (plural flypasts)

1. (UK, Ireland) A low-level flight of a ceremonial nature; a flyover (US)
   • 2021 September 22, “News in pictures: Red Arrows add to gala success”, in RAIL, number 940, page 29:

     An impromptu flypast by the Red Arrows finished off the special event in style.

Related terms

• sailpast