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Key Takeaways:

  • Air traffic control (Jacksonville Center) questioned a military flight (Dixie 22) to confirm it was operating as a flight of two aircraft.
  • Dixie 22 affirmed it was indeed a flight of two.
  • The controller then revealed the two aircraft were separated by a surprising 17 miles, prompting a remark about the "loose formation."
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Jacksonville Center asked a military flight over norther Florida a question:

Jacksonville Center:
“Dixie 22, confirm you are a flight of two.”

Dixie 22:
“Dixie22. That is correct. We are a flight of two.”

Jacksonville Center:
“Well, sir, I show you 17 miles in trail. That is a pretty loose formation, don’t you think?”

Dixie 22:
“Dixie 22. Roger.”


Hans Intgroen
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