A KENT FLIGHT MECHANIC "ON THE JOB" - Eleven months ago AC/1 John Hardwick, aged 30, of Midfield Parade, Barnehurst, Kent, was the manager/mechanic of a bicycle shop, and part-time member of the Aircraft attracted him more than bicycles and he joined the Today he is a flight mechanic [engines] at Biggin Hill. He is a keyman behind the pilots. He warms up the engine, inspects the instrument panel, and generally makes sure the aircraft is completely airworthy. He is responsible for handing it over to the pilot as serviceable. When any aircraft returns from a flight, he gets a repor
A KENT FLIGHT MECHANIC "ON THE JOB" - Eleven months ago AC/1 John Hardwick, aged 30, of Midfield Parade, Barnehurst, Kent, was the manager/mechanic of a bicycle shop, and part-time member of the Aircraft attracted him more than bicycles and he joined the Today he is a flight mechanic [engines] at Biggin Hill. He is a keyman behind the pilots. He warms up the engine, inspects the instrument panel, and generally makes sure the aircraft is completely airworthy. He is responsible for handing it over to the pilot as serviceable. When any aircraft returns from a flight, he gets a report on how the "kite" has behaved. At the end of the day's flying he gets out his tool box for a complete check of the engine. If everything is satisfactory he 'tops up' - or replenishes - all the tanks, petrol, oil, coolant, replaces the cowling panels over the engine, and his day is done. Warm supper - and talk about engines - awaits him before he tumbles into bed. He will, if it is his early turn next day, be up about Picture (issued 1943) shows - AC/1 John Hardwick. Photographic negative , Royal Air Force
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