They would then fly repaired or new planes back to the forward airfields at the front .
Ferry Pilots flew jury - rigged damaged planes to rear - area depots for extensive repairs that could n't be done in the field .
Ferry Pilots would then fly repaired or new planes back to the forward airfields at the front .
Ferry Pilots flew jury - rigged damaged planes to rear - area depots for extensive repairs that could n't be done in the field .