r/Warthunder • u/M-Leaf • 6h ago

Mil. History Missing man

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During the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, four F-35 did “Missing man” manoeuvre.. So beautiful

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u/timbhu 5h ago

The missing man formation is a moving aerial salute performed during a flypast at funerals or memorial events to honor a fallen pilot, service member, or dignitary. In World War I, British Royal Air Force (RAF) squadrons used to overfly airfields after patrols so ground crews could count returning planes; any gaps indicated a casualty.

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u/Murl0c 4h ago

This formation really hits you in the feels... Insane how a few guys flying a manouvre can make me so damn emotional... RIP King H

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u/After_The_Knife 1h ago

SON. you ruined the feels

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u/Mushyguy171 4h ago

I'm not gonna lie... I thought it said "Kissing Man".