Aircraft - Aviation - Balloons - Helicopters
Aug. 08, 1970 - R.A.F. Air Quartermasters Training At Brize Norton: The only female members of aircrew to serve in the Royal Air Force - RAF Air Quartermasters who fly on Air Support Command's World Wise routes - all receives their flying training at R.A.F. Station, Brize Norton, Oxon, which today opened its doors to the press. The girls training includes the preparation of aircraft trim sheets supervision of leading of freight and passengers, supervision of cabin service on passenger aircraft and the operation of safety equipment. The latter entails training on the VC 10 Simulated escape chute and the launching of a life craft under realistic condition. Photo Shows Two trainee Sgt Air quartermasters find the noise of the jet engines of the VC 10 somewhat noisy. They are (L to R): Margaret Lowery, of Chesterfield, Derby, and Sgt. Jane Bielby, of North NBewbold, Yorks
