The more i read about formation flying, the more i like about it.
however one issue just stuck out in my brain.
according to the PRBP's... evey ship has individual handling ratings... acceleration/deceleration, turn speed. ie. the light fighter could fly circles around a freighter.

So what happens when you have a formation of a light fighter in lead with two freighters on the wings?
1. does the light fighter make a tight turn and then wait for the freighters to finally catch up?
2. does it give the freighters a 'boost' to the lead ships handling rating?

If the latter, it would seem particularly dangerous to go up against them.
The light fighters guns plus a number of the freighters turrets would be deadly head on. and full turrets aft when coming up from behind would be deadly!
your only hope would be to attack on the sides, but the fighters nimbleness would guarantee that the port/starboard side wouldn't be a viable target for long.

imagine a diamond formation with a light fighter (Kusari Drake?) in front for minimal firepower up front but great maneuverability. Titans on the wings for awesome dual frontal Firepower and a Freighter (Rheinland Humpback?) covering the rear with turrets, not to mention a larger cargo hold for booty from destroyed ships. now this would require ultimate teamwork and patience, but imagine the rewards

all in all i figure that formation flying is probably like option 1. but it's fun to dream eh? especially when you don't have FL

...Just a random thought from a random mind