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

[chris ballance]

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

 

[MikeMeech]

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:

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

 

[chris ballance]

I just found the following regarding Lancaster ground crew tasks

 

[Snautzer01]

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

And now i know Airframes means.

 

[Glider]

I had to smile at the job role of Dental Mechanic, not nurse but mechanic.

Sent shivers down my spine

 

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