Daventry B J (F/O) and Breeze (Sergeant), Royal Air Force official photographer
Description
English: Royal Air Force 1939-1945- Fighter Command
A Spitfire LF IX of No 313 Squadron undergoing an oil change at Appledram ALG (advanced landing ground), near Tangmere, 19 April 1944. Many fight squadrons were operating from temporary strips in southern England, their pilots and attached servicing echelons getting used to 'roughing it' in the open as preparation for future deployment on the Continent. The three Czech-manned Spitfire squadrons flying escort operations from Appledram at this time (Nos 310, 312 and 313) formed part of No 84 Group, 2nd Tactical Air Force.
This image was created and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. Photographs taken, or artworks created, by a member of the forces during their active service duties are covered by Crown Copyright provisions. Faithful reproductions may be reused under that licence, which is considered expired 50 years after their creation.
Part of
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Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection
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Associated people and organisations
Royal Air Force, 313 Squadron, Royal Air Force, 84 Group
Associated places
Appledram, Sussex, England UK
Associated events
Second World War
Associated themes
Royal Air Force 1939-1945, Fighter Command
Associated keywords
Maintenance
Category
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photographs
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