How could #2 on this vic break have become so unsighted from his leader as to have had such a collision?
Well, clearly a BIG difference in the way each of the aircraft flew the break, but I guess that is obvious given they broke a few seconds apart before meeting up again. In comparing all 3 aircraft to break, the leader appears to be the one who used a much slacker pull than the other 2. I wonder what they briefed?
So, maybe too early to apportion blame, but I will also agree with maxred:
A big shout also for the Skyraider pilot.
Also, if they were in Vic then the Skyraider being on the left was the No3 - or maybe they renumbered - or maybe they were in reverse vic or maybe...