The "massed crash" was always a miracle of coordination (to get that many airframes in the same spot), engineering (to get them all "s" on the day) and willpower (not to flinch when you saw your wingmate drifting towards you). As taydual says, probably couldn't afford the music now.
PS. My God all those cars look really dated considering it was only "96! It was either the only hot day of summer or someone has stolen that guy's shirt...