Differences between Mechanics, Fitters and Riggers in RAF & Commonwealth air forces WW2?

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chris ballance

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What is the difference between mechanics, fitters, and riggers in terms of the RAF and related Commonwealth air forces? Is there a good source that breaks down all the ground crew roles in a squadron?

thanks in advance
 
What is the difference between mechanics, fitters, and riggers in terms of the RAF and related Commonwealth air forces? Is there a good source that breaks down all the ground crew roles in a squadron?

thanks in advance
Hi
Attached is some background from the WW2 publication 'ABC of the RAF' (2nd Edition) by Sir John Hammerton:
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For particular types of squadron you will need the official establishments, I can't help you there, I only have establishments for two seat squadrons for 1916 and 1917.

Mike
 
Hi
Attached is some background from the WW2 publication 'ABC of the RAF' (2nd Edition) by Sir John Hammerton:
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For particular types of squadron you will need the official establishments, I can't help you there, I only have establishments for two seat squadrons for 1916 and 1917.

Mike
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