Missing man formation
The missing man formation was a ceremonial maneuver performed by Starfleet pilots saluting a fallen comrade. During this maneuver, four aircraft flying in a V-shape formation make a low-attitude pass over a memorial event. One of the aircraft will separate from the formation, signifying the passing of the soul into heaven.

In 2260, this formation was performed over Starfleet Headquarters in San Francisco, during the memorial honoring those who were killed in the previous year by . ()

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Maneuvers
Ceremonies