flypast
flypast — noun
- flypastsingular
- flypastsplural
1. A ceremony or celebration during which several planes fly together in a set form
A ceremony or celebration during which several planes fly together in a set formation over a specific location, often to mark a special date or honour a person.
The Red Arrows performed a spectacular flypast over Buckingham Palace for the Queen's birthday.
performed a flypast over [location] + for [occasion]
Mira watched the flypast from her office window as planes flew over the city centre.
Hari's grandfather took him to watch the annual flypast at the air force base.
The flypast included vintage Spitfires from World War Two and modern fighter jets.
A special flypast was arranged for the seventy-fifth anniversary of the city's liberation.
- flyover
American English equivalent; more commonly used in the US for the same type of ceremonial flight
- flyby
Can refer to any close pass by aircraft or spacecraft; less specifically ceremonial than 'flypast'
- air display
Broader term that includes stunts, ground exhibitions, and individual performances; not limited to formation flyovers
文法句型
[verb] a flypast
flypast + over [location]
flypast + for [occasion]
用法筆記
Chiefly British English. In American English, the equivalent term is usually 'flyover' or 'flyby'. The event typically involves military aircraft flying in a tight formation at low altitude.