The pilot of "Skyhawk 2" is watching his collegue in "Skyhawk 1" closely for the nod indicating he will apply full throttle. A perfect formation take off is coordinated this way.
According to Joe Baugher's excellent pages: ex US Navy 159545, IDF/AF 444, (262 also quoted) to Advanced Training Systems International as N262WL Sept 2001. Sold to BAE Systems Flight Systems and delivered to them at Wittmund, Germany May 21, 2007.
This colorfull A-4N Skyhawk from BAE Systems Flight Systems is slowing down on RWY08 - using its airbrakes and split-flaps - after another mission in support of JG71 at Wittmundhafen during the - very hot - spottersday for celebrating 50 years of Phantom
This colorful BAE Systems Flight Systems A-4N Skyhawk is slowing down - using its airbrakes and split-flaps - on RWY26 after a mission at Wittmundhafen.