Hi Everyone
My irregular fascination with WW2 fighter formations has returned. I've read several sources for the Japanese using a loose three plane tactical formation for their fighters with a lead pair covered by a trailing third plane astern and above. Apparently this could be quite deadly if an opponent engaged the lead pair without realising they had cover. Does anyone have any info on this?
As a follow up I've seen it referred to as "Shotai" but I think this is a mis translation or mis appropriation as Shotai (as I understand) is more an administrative designation akin to Squadron or Flight?
Any advice or info greatly appreciated
Edit - maybe Shotai IS correct - some evidence that is a 3 plane group?
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