The Boys Behind the Bombers

The Boys Behind the Bombers

Five ground crew warming themselves by a fire. Behind is a Halifax and further behind is a control caravan attached to a tractor. On the reverse is a typed note with an explanation. The image is intended for publication in newspapers. Second from the left is Leo Groark.

1943-12-23

One b/w photograph

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The boys behind the bombers EH/MCN.
Ground crews play their part in the great raids on Germany, preparing and servicing the giant bombers for every flight from this country.
Photograph shows – the ground crew keep warm, appreciating the warmth from the brazier at a Halifax bomber station, during a respite from preparing and servicing machines for raids on Germany.
FOX DEC/ 23rd 43. 304296.