Every few days a little glittering aeroplane appeared in the sky among the clouds and the circling hawks.
glittering
/ˈgli-tə-riŋ/
adjective
shining with many bright points of light
shining with strong emotion
brilliantly or showily impressive : dazzling; also : superficially attractive or exciting
… after being misdirected almost consistently, she goes out in glory, with glittering eyes and a lewd smile.
verb
to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
to shine with strong emotion : flash
to be brilliantly attractive, lavish, or spectacular; also : to be superficially attractive or exciting
sequins glittered in the spotlight
eyes glittering in anger