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The Red Arrows groundcrew in action at RAF Akrotiri during their wintertraining for the 2007 season. page 2

With a fleet of 15 vehicles, the Red Arrows have their own section of drivers who can operate everything from an aircraft refuelling bowser to an 32-ton articulated tractor and trailer.  To read a typical year in the life of the Blues, click here. Every year just before Christmas, nine of the Blues are chosen to form a team known as ‘Circus’.  These specially selected aircraft technicians support the pilots during the display season by servicing the aircraft before and after every display.  To do this, Circus enjoy the special privilege of flying in the backseat of the aircraft to and from display sites in the UK and around the world.  Circus will stay with their pilot and aircraft for the duration of the display season before returning to their normal duties at the beginning of September.  With the JEngO forming the tenth member of the Circus, these are some of the most sought after engineering jobs in the RAF. The Blues are rarely seen by the public, but without them the Red Arrows would not function.  The teamwork shown by the pilots in the air is reflected in the dedication and professionalism of the engineers, drivers and suppliers on the ground. source: official website from the Red Arrows, click here to read more about this great groundcrew team

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