Originally Posted by
The Sultan
Why is a formation landing ever needed? Two dead for no operational reason.
It's better to have something and not need it, than need it and not have it.
Large strike packages, such as those seen in Desert Storm, Allied Force and Iraqi Freedom, are dependent on formation landings. It takes ages to get dozens of jets back on the ground, all of which approaching fuel critical states - if they aren't already there. Simple mathematics will tell you that doubling up is faster.
You're being insensitive.