There is something to be said for not putting the front-line fighter on formation display but leaving it to a solo act.
Consider the Snowbirds here in Canada. Great performance with the Tutor followed by an aggressive display by the CF-188.
Then look at the USA. Awesome displays from the Thunderbirds with the F-16 and the Blue Angels with the F-18...But a solo demonstration after of those types just doesn't seem the same.