close formation
Aircraft flying together
Close formation describes aircraft, vehicles, or people positioned tightly together with minimal spacing between them.
Military pilots fly in close formation for visual effect or tactical advantage; marching bands maintain close formation during performances.
The term implies disciplined coordination—each unit holding precise position relative to the others: The jets passed overhead in close formation.
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- ranksPositions in hierarchy
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- squadronMilitary aviation unit
- flyingMoving through air
flying circus · wedge · phalanx · drill · marching · in step · precision · synchronized · wingtip · parade · parade ground · honor guard · column · echelon · lockstep · regimented · disciplined · maneuver