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  2. Diamond formation - Wikipedia

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    A diamond formation is a formation of four or more aircraft, soldiers on horseback, players in a team sport, etc., wherein the elements of the group adopt a diamond, or kite, shape. Aircraft [ edit ]

  3. Tactical formation - Wikipedia

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    A file formation is used for close terrain, often in dense vegetation or when there is low visibility. The file formation is easiest to control, and provides fire to the ranks should an ambush from the side occur. Diamond: Similar to the Wedge and inverted wedge, the diamond formation allows for the fourth section to follow the lead element.

  4. United States Air Force Thunderbirds - Wikipedia

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    Diamond: Historically, as Thunderbirds 1 through 4 lift off, the slot aircraft slips immediately into position behind 1 to create the signature Diamond formation. Thanks to the 2009 upgrade to the Block 52, the Diamond now has more than enough thrust to continue to climb straight up into their first maneuver, the Diamond Loop.

  5. Division insignia of the United States Army - Wikipedia

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  6. 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. A multitude of studies have been performed on the performance benefits of aircraft flying in formation. [1]

  7. 1982 Thunderbirds Indian Springs diamond crash - Wikipedia

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    The 1982 Diamond Crash was the worst operational accident to befall the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Team involving show aircraft. [1] Four Northrop T-38 Talon jets crashed during operational training on 18 January 1982, killing all four pilots.

  8. There are over a quadrillion tons of diamonds lurking 100 ...

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    That diamond on your wedding ring isn't as rare as you might think, according to new research. There are over a quadrillion tons of diamonds lurking 100 miles below the Earth's surface, according ...

  9. Blue Diamonds (aerobatic team) - Wikipedia

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    A basic diamond formation with two reserves under Lt Col Abelardo de Dios was unveiled in time for the July 4th Bicentennial celebrations of the US. The team performed over Cubi Point at Subic Naval Base in Olongapo City. They went to a basic repertoire and receive rave reviews form the predominantly American audience.