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R.A.F. Rescue And Survival School, Thorney Island, Hants: The R.A.F. Rescue and Survival School at Thorney Island, Hants. opened on November 1, 1956. trains, in three week course rescue officers from R.A.F. units and squadrons throughout the service, in the latest rescue and survival techniques used on land and sea by the R.A.F throughout the world. Photo shows R.A.F. aircrew flying over Arctic regions carry with them for use amid the snow and ice, special scientifically designed arctic clothing totaling approximately 20 items among them an anti-mosquito hat, for mosquitoes abound in the Arctic. Here, an instructor at the school discusses the anti mosquito hat with a trainee, who is also equipped in other arctic kit, including a pair of improvised snow shoes which students on courses are taught to make

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