What is Prop Wash?
Prop Wash also known as wake turbulence is encountered when flying directly behind another aircraft. Formation positions were normally staggered both horizontally and vertically to avoid the wake turbulence generated by the aircraft in front, but bomber formations during World War II tended to fly as tight a formation as possible because of the greater protection against fighter attack that the massed fire power of the bombers defensive armament afforded. Wake turbulence can cause violent buffeting and loss of control.
