flying circus: Meaning and Definition of

fly'ing cir'cus

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a squadron of airplanes operating together, esp. any of several squadrons of famous World War I aviators.
  2. a carnival troupe, or the like, offering exhibitions of stunt flying at fairs, circuses, etc.
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