File:An engine fitter watches the CO of No. 504 Squadron, Squadron Leader R. Lewis, in his Spitfire Mk VC at Middle Wallop, December 1942. CH8010.jpg

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English: An engine fitter watches the CO of No. 504 Squadron, Squadron Leader R. Lewis, in his Spitfire Mk VC at Middle Wallop, December 1942.
An engine fitter identified only as 'Lofty' featured in a series of official photographs taken at Middle Wallop in December 1942, intended to illustrate the vital but unsung daily activities of a typical 'erk' (as all junior RAF ground staff were known). Lofty is seen here with his charge, Spitfire VC EE624/TM-R, flown by Squadron Leader R. Lewis, commanding No 504 Squadron.
Date December 1942
Source

http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//60/media-60748/large.jpg

This photograph CH 8010 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums.
Author Royal Air Force official photographer
Permission
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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.
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Air Ministry Second World War Official Collection
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  • Associated people and organisations
    Lewis, R, Royal Air Force, 504 Squadron
  • Associated places
    Middle Wallop, Hampshire, England, UK
  • Associated events
    Second World War
  • Associated themes
    Royal Air Force 1939-1945, Fighter Command
  • Associated keywords
    Daily Life, aviation
Category
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photographs
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