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  2. Formation flying - Wikipedia

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    Formation flying is the flight of multiple objects in coordination. Formation flying occurs in nature among flying and gliding animals , and is also conducted in human aviation , often in military aviation and air shows .

  3. Satellite formation flying - Wikipedia

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    Satellite formation flying is the coordination of multiple satellites to accomplish the objective of one larger, usually more expensive, satellite. [1] Coordinating smaller satellites has many benefits over single satellites including simpler designs, faster build times, cheaper replacement creating higher redundancy, unprecedented high resolution, and the ability to view research targets from ...

  4. Tactical formation - Wikipedia

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    Formation flying; Box; Coil: Similar to the Herringbone formation, the coil formation allows for 360 degree security while at the halt. This type of formation is also used when refueling aircraft as well as during resupply. Sometimes platoon leaders also use it when briefing to platoon sergeants.

  5. Missing man formation - Wikipedia

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    In another variation, the flight approaches from the south, preferably near sundown, and one of the aircraft will suddenly split off to the west, flying into the sunset. [9] In all cases, the aircraft performing the pull-up, split off, or missing from the formation is honoring the person (or persons) who has died, and is representing their ...

  6. V formation - Wikipedia

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    Eurasian cranes in a V formation (video) Birds flying in V formation. A V formation is a symmetric V- or chevron-shaped flight formation.In nature, it occurs among geese, swans, ducks, and other migratory birds, improving their energy efficiency, while in human aviation, it is used mostly in military aviation, air shows, and occasionally commercial aviation.

  7. Finger-four - Wikipedia

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    Four F-16s of the USAF 457th Fighter Squadron flying in a "Finger-four" formation. The finger-four formation (also known as the "four finger formation" and the "Fingertip Formation") is a flight formation used by fighter aircraft. It consists of four aircraft, and four of these formations can be combined into a squadron formation.

  8. Vic formation - Wikipedia

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    The Vic was the basic flying formation adopted by every major air force. The French Air Force referred to it as the Chevron, and the Imperial German Army Air Service it was the Kette. It remained the standard formation throughout the interwar period and into the Second World War. The basic unit was the three-plane section in a Vic.

  9. Aerobatics - Wikipedia

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    Aerobatics and formation flying is not limited solely to fixed-wing aircraft; the British Army, Royal Navy, Spanish Air Force and the Indian Air Force, among others, have helicopter display teams. All aerobatic manoeuvres demand training and practice to avoid accidents.