An RAF Engineer's guide to maintaining a Fairey Battle

<p dir="ltr">Father, Denis Ernest Flatt, served in the RAF as an engineer/mechanic in ground crew.</p><p>Denis was born in 1920, and was originally from Durham. He joined RAF just after 1939 (declaration of war). Married Beryl (contributor's mother) in 1941.</p><p>Stationed at RAF St. Athan (South Wales) [where the RAF's non-aircraft, ground engineering technicians are still trained to this day]. Later served at RAF Lossiemouth (Scotland) and RAF Marham (Norfolk).</p><p>He didn't talk much about his experiences but enjoyed serving with RAF ground crew members. He maintained Hurricane fighters and Fairey Battles - served as a mechanic before being trained as an engineer.</p><p>Became a member of a special RAF maintenance unit: worked on "new material" projects - synthetic fuel tanks for engines - all detailed in father's notes (Notebook attached with submission).</p>