Any good pilot can fly in formation, even pretty close, not as close as any aerobatic team, but as close as, say 5 to 10 m between wingtips.
It is there were some things are trained that are essential even for a dedicated fighter pilot.
To concentrate on a objective, a steady hand at the stick, lightning CONTROLED reactions if it gets too close and last but not least to stay cool.
If you're a jerk and jerk you're down and having won the admiration of your teammates.
