Flypast (Noun)
Meaning
A flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The air show culminated in a thrilling flypast by a squadron of fighter jets.
- A flypast by vintage aircraft was a highlight of the annual air festival.
- The crowd cheered as a formation of helicopters performed a low-altitude flypast.
- The Queen's birthday celebrations included a flypast by the Royal Air Force.
- The memorial service concluded with a poignant flypast by a lone Spitfire.