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Ground Crew Collection

"Ground Crew: Unsung Heroes of the Skies" From assisting fast jet flood relief efforts to refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters during World War II

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Ground Crew Collection: Raf Fast Jet Assists Flood Relief Efforts from the Air
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Ground Crew Collection: Chipmunk aircraft of the G. U. A.s (Glasgow University Air Squadron
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Ground Crew Collection: British Eagle International Airlines a major British independent airline that operated
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Ground Crew Collection: A shooter signals the launch of an F / A-18 Super Hornet
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Ground Crew Collection: R. A. F. ground crew clean the guns of a bomber. Pilots are ready to praise
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Ground Crew Collection: Leigh Light a powerful carbon arc searchlight of 20 inches used for spotting U-boats
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Ground Crew Collection: R. A. F. ground crews clear up wreckage inside a bomb shattered hanger at an airfield near
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Ground Crew Collection: A Blue Steel missile at RAF Waddington The UKs nuclear deterrent seen here being
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Ground Crew Collection: The First Boeing 747 to land at Heathrow Airport Jan 1970 Airport
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Ground Crew Collection: Refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters, Malta, World War II, 1942 (1944). Creator: Unknown
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Ground Crew Collection: Sunrise at RNAS Yeovilton
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Ground Crew Collection: McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 67-0223
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Ground Crew Collection: Ground crew and pilot manhandle a French Spad fighter through the snow to a hangar
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Ground Crew Collection: British 12, 000-lb armour-piercing earthquake bomb of the type used to sink the German battleship
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Ground Crew Collection: A veteran P-40 Warhawk fighter bomber Group under Major General Edwin J House
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Ground Crew Collection: North American Mitchell of No. 180 Squadron RAF, being refuelled
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Ground Crew Collection: Sergenat W Page of Coulsdon, Surrey, and Leading Aircraftman G Skelsey of London fit a
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Ground Crew Collection: R. A. F. in East Africa. Ground crew checking up before a Glen Martin Maryland takes
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Ground Crew Collection: The strong man of the RAF. 15th February 1940 (Original Caption)
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Ground Crew Collection: Fairey Battle crews of 12 Squadron seen here living close to their machines
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Ground Crew Collection: Fairey Battles of 226 Squadron seen here being serviced in the fields closed to
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Ground Crew Collection: BOAC VC10 seen here on the apron at Khartoum after completing a proving flight
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Ground Crew Collection: The Martinsyde Raymor biplane being assembled at the airfield at Quidi Vidi Lake in St
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Ground Crew Collection: Gloster Javelins of No. 25 Squadron line up on the apron at RAF Waterbeach
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Ground Crew Collection: RAF ground crew member T Walton seen here checks the winch on a RAF Bristol Sycamore HR13
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Ground Crew Collection: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen being prepared at RAF Coltishall for a
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Ground Crew Collection: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3As of 54 Squadron seen here taxi-ing to the runway at RAF
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Ground Crew Collection: A De Havilland DH Venom FB1 seen here being re-fuelled at RAF Leconfield during
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Ground Crew Collection: The Fairey Long Rang Monoplane, seen here at RAF Cranwell before Squadron Leader O
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Ground Crew Collection: A Gloster Meteor ground crew make last minute check before taking off for the gunnery
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Ground Crew Collection: Hawker Hinds seen here on the apron of RAF Digby whilst refuelling. 23rd May 1935
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Ground Crew Collection: Lt Dave White, centre, commanding officer of D Flight, 22 Squadron
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Ground Crew Collection: A English Electric Canberra is given a inspection in preparation for Battle of Britain at
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Ground Crew Collection: 145 Squadron English Electric Lightning T. 4 XM987 seen here during routine maintenance
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Ground Crew Collection: Vulcans of the 617 'Dambusters'squadron at RAF Scampton leave for a
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Ground Crew Collection: The wings being attached to a Folland Gnat of the Red Arrows in preparation for a Royal
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Ground Crew Collection: The worlds largest and fastest bomber - the Avro Lancaster - carrying eight tons of
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Ground Crew Collection: Flight engineers working on the engines of the Air France L Intrepide Wibault 280
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Ground Crew Collection: Ground crew fit the tail vanes and manoeuvre a bomb into the bomb bay of a French Air
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Ground Crew Collection: Norwegian pilots operating under the RAF Second Tactical Air Force on the Western front
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Ground Crew Collection: The Westland Puma HC Mk. 1 is a AErospatiale Puma SA 330 E built under licence by Westland
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Ground Crew Collection: An RAF Handley Page H. P. O / 400 bomber of 207 Squadron with its wings folded back is
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Ground Crew Collection: The Goodyear Europa airship is hauled into position by teams of men at RAF Cardington
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Ground Crew Collection: This Airco DH-4 operated a service from Londons Croydon Airport to Paris
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Ground Crew Collection: R. A. F. Ground Crews: Tripolitania, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
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Ground Crew Collection: Sidi Barrani: R. A. F. Ground Crews, c1942-1943, (1945). Creator: Unknown
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Ground Crew Collection: The monster mastered, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
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Ground Crew Collection: Loading bombs on to an RAF aircraft during World War II, c1940 (1943)


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"Ground Crew: Unsung Heroes of the Skies" From assisting fast jet flood relief efforts to refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters during World War II, ground crews have always played a crucial role in aviation. In times of crisis, like the RAF Fast Jet assisting flood relief efforts from the air, these dedicated individuals ensure that aircraft are ready for action. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to maintain and prepare Chipmunk aircrafts of the G. U. A. S (Glasgow University Air Squadron) or McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom 67-0223. Even during wartime, their importance cannot be overstated. As depicted in an unknown creator's photograph from Malta in 1942 (1944), R. A. F and can be seen refuelling and re-arming Spitfire fighters amidst bomb-shattered hangars. Their bravery and resilience shine through as they clear up wreckage inside those devastated structures. Their expertise extends beyond combat situations too. The Leigh Light, a powerful carbon arc searchlight used for spotting U-boats, showcases their versatility and adaptability in different roles within aviation. The challenges faced by they are not limited to just maintenance tasks but also include logistical feats such as manhandling a French Spad fighter through snow-covered terrain to reach safety inside a hangar. Their contributions extend beyond individual missions; they play pivotal roles in historical events as well. A black-and-white photo captures British 12, 000-lb armor-piercing earthquake bombs being loaded into Lancaster bombers during World War II - weapons that would ultimately sink the German battleship Tirpitz. Whether it is Tripolitania or Sidi Barrani during c1942-1943 (1945), R. A. F Ground Crews continue to demonstrate unwavering dedication even under challenging circumstances.