Factual error: The buddy-lasing does not make sense as shown in the movie. Its purpose is: The attacking aircraft may evade any air defense instantly after releasing its bombs, while the lasing aircraft stays on course at a safer distance and keeps the laser on target long enough for the bombs to hit. In the film, Phoenix and Bob instantly need to turn off the target and fly past it before the bombs hit, so no more laser on target and no actual guidance for the bombs.
KnightMove
18th Oct 2025