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Aeronautical terminology in dribs and drabs... F as "Fighting Wing Formation"
Rome, Italy - It allows the wingman to control the leader's movements without hampering him
The Fighting Wing Formation is often used by the pilots. The wingman is positioned at 6:00 in a cone between 20° and 60° regards to the leader, as if it were carrying out a dogfight along with him. The distance between the two aircraft is not set, but it changes between 500 ft and 3,000 ft. This type of formation allows the wingman to control the leader's movements without hampering him in the m...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1086030
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency