Noun phrase
/foɾmaˈθjon en ˈala/
"Formación en ala" is a term commonly used in aeronautics to refer to a formation flight of aircraft, where they fly in a specific arrangement resembling the shape of a wing. This term is more frequently used in written contexts related to aviation.
The pilots received specialized training to perform formation flying.
Durante el desfile aéreo, pudimos apreciar la elegante formación en ala de los aviones de combate.
"Formación en ala" is not part of any common Spanish idiomatic expressions.
The term "formación en ala" comes from the Spanish words "formación" which means 'formation' and "ala" which means 'wing', referring to the way aircraft fly in a group resembling the shape of a wing.