During the arrival of the president of Poland Karol Nawrocki to the White House, a spectacular air show was held. 8 fighters took part in the ceremony, and 4 F-16s performed the "mission man" formation in honor of the Polish pilot who died in a August accident during an air show rehearsal in Radom.
The White House's peculiar gesture. That's how they honored the tragically deceased pilot F-16
In addition, 4 F-35 fighters flew over the presidential residence, highlighting close relations between the United States and Poland. "President Trump is pleased to welcome Nawrocki president to the White House, who has late won historical elections in Poland" – said erstwhile White home spokesperson Anna Kelly.
The "mission man" formation is simply a peculiar aviation arrangement performed during air shows or air funerals in honor of the deceased pilot.
Most frequently it looks like this: respective aircraft fly in a classical formation, and at any point 1 of them abruptly goes up or disappears from the formation, symbolizing the absence of the deceased. This is simply a very eloquent, ceremonial motion honoring the pilot and his service.
Major Maciej "Slab" Krakowian was an experienced pilot and teacher of the 31st Tactical Aviation Base in Poznań-Krzesin. He was besides a associate of the elite squad Tiger Demo Team, representing Poland during air shows in Europe.
Robert Zawada, pilot, organizer and manager of air shows, said so about Major Krakowian in a conversation with the subject: – It was a show pilot, so we met at most shows. He was very open, always uncovering time for the audience. He was walking, talking, answering questions. large guy. The full conversation is available here.
