If you look up the definition of wingman it lists a wingman as: A pilot in a plane that flies just outside and behind the wing of the leading aircraft in a flight formation, in order to provide protective support. A person who helps, protects, guides a friend/associate or in other words, watches his back.

What is the purpose of a wingman?

The wingman's role is to support aerial combat by making a flight both safer and more capable: amplifying situational awareness, increasing firepower, and allowing more dynamic tactics. The concept of a wingman is nearly as old as fighter aviation.

What does it mean to be a good wingman?

A good wingman reminds his or her buddies about a meeting starting in five minutes. It means taking care of each other so the team can take care of the mission. It means protecting each other's flank and building and keeping our trust in one another. Our nation counts on us to defend its greatest possession, freedom.