Word: flypast
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Dates: during 1953-1953
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...least a couple of U.S. contributions figured importantly in the proceedings. The R.A.F. announced that when R.A.F. Jet Squadron 74 whips over Buckingham Palace in a flypast honoring the newly crowned Queen, it will be led by U.S. Air Force Major George W. Milholland, and include three other American flyers on temporary duty with the R.A.F. Another U.S. offering, an ode to Queen Elizabeth by one Palmer H. Hjelle of Minnesota, was, however, politely declined. Sample verse...