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

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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. 
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To read a typical year in the life of the Blues, click here.
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Every year just before Christmas, nine of the Blues are chosen to form a team known as ‘Circus’. 
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These specially selected aircraft technicians support the pilots during the display season by servicing the aircraft before and after every display. 
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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. 
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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. 
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With the JEngO forming the tenth member of the Circus, these are some of the most sought after engineering jobs in the RAF.
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The Blues are rarely seen by the public, but without them the Red Arrows would not function. 

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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.

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source: official website from the Red Arrows, click here to read more about this great groundcrew team


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