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The humblest of RAF men (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

erks

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(Other definitions for erks that I've seen before include "Aircraftmen" , "fliers" , "chaps in forces" , "personnel in forces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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