flypast

[ flahy-past, -pahst ]

noun

1. flyby ( def 2a ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of flypast¹

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

Example Sentences

Music and an aircraft flypast are planned, along with a panel discussion about Ireland’s role in the war.

From BBC

A flypast had been due to take place at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, near Spilsby, on Monday.

From BBC

There will also be stories from veterans, military musical performances and a Royal Air Force flypast, as well as tributes from special guests, according to the MoD.

From BBC

The king and his wife, Queen Camilla, will start their visit with a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, with the aerobatics display teams of both nations' air forces, conducting a flypast.

From Reuters

To connect the historical dots, Joby’s formal announcement Monday will take place at Orville Wright’s home, Hawthorn Hill, and conclude with a ceremonial flypast of a replica of the Wright Model B Flyer.

From Seattle Times