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Jet fleets fly in V formation.
There is a very important reason for
this. Flying in formation, each plane
causes a vortex diagonal to its wings.
This means that the plane behind is
subjected to less air drag and needs
to use less power, resulting in a 20%
saving of fuel.
Surprisingly, migrating birds also ha-
ve this knowledge. Geese, ducks and
swans also use this V formation in
flight.
Each bird benefits from the field ca-
used by the bird in front. Flying in le-
ading position is tiring, and the birds
take turns at this duty.
And here is the big secret: Flight in V
formation uses less fuel, a fact disco-
vered by aerodynamic engineers.
But how do migratory birds know
this scientific calculation?
How do they organize themselves in
a disciplined fashion?
How does each bird know its place in
the course of flight?
Why do birds make sacrifices for
each other by taking turns in leading
position?
These questions lead us back once
more to the truth of creation.
God creates all species with perfect
bodies and inspires them to use their
features in the best way.

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