That was the crew responsible for standing by for start-up. Some had to check the CSD's before pulling the chocks and scrambling in for take off.
Note: there was a time when everything from fuel put on board, to airworthiness to get ready for the get-go was the crew's responsibility. That was also the time when you had a 4 pack of Winston's in your box lunch and a bar of dial soap in your survival pack.
Note: there was a time when everything from fuel put on board, to airworthiness to get ready for the get-go was the crew's responsibility. That was also the time when you had a 4 pack of Winston's in your box lunch and a bar of dial soap in your survival pack.