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21st Sep 2018, 10:41

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ian16th

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The best groundcrew torch in my time was a large aluminium, 'refuelling' torch.
It took 3 U2's (D Cells), had a hexagonal head that unscrewed and a well guarded lens.

It was popular with the RAFP as it doubled as a truncheon.

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