In 1966, over North Vietnam, Wild Weasel *flights of four aircraft* sometimes were led by a single F-105F/G two-seat aircraft (aided by its Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) with his electronic receivers & analyzers) plus three F-105Ds. Sometimes two "F"s, each with a "D" wingman, operated independently.
Т.е., изначально "ласки" работали не парами, а четверками