THE SUPPLIER IN THE ROYAL AIR FORCE [Main Title]

Short documentary for prospective recruits on the rôle of the supply side in the RAF.

Footage of Lightnings in the air and undergoing maintenance introduces this film on the importance of the RAF's supply side. Supplier's office: checking stock record card, filling in requisition form. SCAF: Supply Control and Accounting Force - computerisation of stock control. Supplier matériel: racked storage of supply items. Semi-dramatised sequence involving a request for a radio: supply section checks availability, supplier matériel (a trained packer) despatches crate, movement (lorry, train at Swindon Station). Passenger processing and reception are part of the supplier's job; reception area (RAF Lyneham ?), Bristol Britannia prepared, Captain checking trim sheet. RAF sporting facilities, opportunities for overseas postings.

35mm