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Aviation History
1940
1940 - 1509.PDF
FLIGHT, May 23, 1940 a MAINTENANCE in the FIELD Keeping the British Air Forces in France Airworthy (Exclusive official photographs taken specially for "Flight" in France) ALTHOUGH considerably y\ less spectacular than the flying branches of the Royal Air Force, main- tenance of its aircraft is just as essential. In these special photo- graphs, taken in the field, for Flight, is shown something of the patient devotion to duty of our riggers and fitters. During this last winter under its exceptional weather con- ditions, accurate and careful work in the open air called for (Top) Half the Battle. All simple adjustments ; greasing and cleaning are carried out at the advanced aerodromes. (Right) Retractable under-carriages require to be kept clean. Note the iron grids todefeat mud.
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