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flight formation

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Definition of flight formation

: two or more airplanes flying close to each other in a predetermined arrangement

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“Flight formation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flight%20formation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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