After takeoff, The four-ship formation will approach show center from behind. Had to do a little cropping to get this shot perfectly centered; everything else is unchanged.

The aircraft on the left wing of the diamond formation is actually Thunderbird #7 acting as Thunderbird #2. The original jet suffered a mechanical fault which could not be fix right away; so instead, T-Bird #7 (two-seater) took its place.

You may or may not be able to see it, but acting T-Bird #2 is sporting a central fuel tank!