Air Combat Manoeuvres

It seems to me that, given the technology and everything, you would normally be a lot further ay from someone in a combat situation than what is portrayed in these films. Would it ever be possible to find yourself in that kind of proximity to an enemy aircraft? Or is that an exaggeration to get both parties on screen at the same time jus make it feel like there's narrative tension? This episode of notam questions is sponsored by hello fresh. You can get hello fresh by going to helo fresh dot com, slash ind c 16 and using the code ind c 16 for up to 16 free meals and three free gifts.