Thach weave

air formation

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In air warfare: Air superiority
…a system called the “Thach weave,” whereby two fighters would cover one another from attack from the rear. This proved highly successful against the Japanese.
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In air warfare: Air superiority
…developed the World War II Thach weave into the loose deuce, a more flexible formation—either pilot, depending upon the combat situation, could adopt the role of lead fighter while the other covered as wingman—and, as experience over Vietnam would show, one better suited for the jet age.
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