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.
The Skyhawks at Wittmund are operated by BAE Systems / Flightsystems. They are adopted by the JG71 Richthofen squadron as "Dartstaffel 713 Richthofen".
Close-up of the grey A-4N Shyhawk from BAE Systems Flight Systems, sunbathing on the ramp during the spottersday for the celebration of "50 years Phantom II" & "35 years Phantom in Germany".
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.