Man wearing Sidcot flying suit

Man wearing Sidcot flying suit

Full length portrait of a man wearing Sidcot flying suit, boots and gloves as well as a parachute harness. In the background abuilding. On the reverse 'Sgt Ivor Francis Groves, wireless operator Ivor Groves in flying gear'. Note attached with further personal details.

One b/w photograph

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PTansleyEH16020031, PTansleyEH16020032

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SGT IVOR FRANCIS GROVES

WIRELESS OPERATOR IVOR GROVES IN FLYING GEAR.

[inserted] SERGEANT IVOR FRANCIS GROVES
1576028 WIRELESS OPERATOR
THE SECOND OF FOUR SONS BORN TO FLORENCE AND HARRY GROVES
LIVED IN GREET, NR. BIRMINGHAM
BORN 7 JUNE 1923