"flying circus" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: flying circuses [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} flying circus (plural flying circuses)
  1. (military, aviation, historical) A German fighter wing in World War I. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Aviation, Military
    Sense id: en-flying_circus-en-noun-wCXDPK9L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 92 8 Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, business, engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, war
  2. A troupe performing barnstorming (stunt airplane flying).
    Sense id: en-flying_circus-en-noun-92NLsdOf

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