Many of you may have seen pictures of various types of fighter planes.
That has been prepared to take off beautifully from the runway many times.
But it is very rare to see so many fighter jets preparing to take off at the same time.
Yes, that's called the Elephant Walk.
This is considered the largest display of military power by a US air force.
The most recent time was on July 15, 2020.
The latest Elephant Walk exercise was held, this time it was the turn of the air force.
317th and 19th Airlift Wings using new C-130Js aircraft.
In this round of formation training, up to 40 aircraft were used.
It is considered the largest flight in the history of the United States Air Force. 
The purpose of this training, in addition to preparing for readiness,
Fully in support of the annual National Defense Strategy
It is also a demonstration of military power by the US Air Force.
That the Air Force is always prepared even when faced with
Despite the Covid-19 situation that is spreading around the world 
This is not the first time this type of training has been done. Every year, there is an Elephant Walk training.
It is always every year, depending on which unit and which aircraft will be trained.
Going back to 2019 and into early 2020, it was the turn of the F-35A Lighting II.
In that round, as many as 52 were used. The round was operated by
The 338th and 419th Tactical Fighter Squadrons took off.
From Hill Air Force Base in Utah. 
Which coincides with the time when the United States is having a conflict with Iran.
At the same time, it is a good opportunity for the squadron to advertise that
The F35A squadron that performed the Elephant Walk exercise is at its most prepared.
To the point where it can be used as the first squadron ready to go into war if the situation escalates.
And can destroy all types of targets immediately upon receiving the order. 
A B-17 from the 381st BG prepares for takeoff.
During World War II, in an area of the European continent
The origin of the Elephant Walk training can be traced back to World War II.
The 305th Air Force has the largest number of bomber operations.
Up to almost 1000 in 1944, they were engaged in carpet bombing missions against enemy territory.
Which gives very good results and can cause damage to the area.
Including the morale and morale of the enemy at that time.
In the procession of the Elephant Walk, the simple explanation is that
Aircraft should be positioned as close together as possible during a single takeoff.
Which can be said that in the present era, there is almost very little distance between aircraft.
It can almost be called "head to tail, wings to wings". It is a transformation of the procession.
It is risky but very effective because when taking off together, it means that
The potential and fear of the squadron that will fly up to carry out the mission together.
And with the sight of the aircraft preparing to take off in a row, it was like a herd of elephants.
As they were walking into the forest, it was the origin of the transformation procession.
It's called "Elephant Walk".
In addition to the preparation training, this type of training can almost be called
It is the closest simulation of a "war" event.
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