wingman

/ˌwɪŋˈmæn/
/ˈwɪŋmæn/
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Other forms: wingmen

Definitions of wingman
  1. noun
    the pilot who positions his aircraft outside and behind (on the wing of) the leader of a flying formation
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    type of:
    airplane pilot, pilot
    someone who is licensed to operate an aircraft in flight
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