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Dusty, Airman
An airman dressed in khaki standing outside huts. On the reverse ' "Dusty" outside his billet Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
Beech 18 Expediter
A side view of an Expeditor in RAF colours.
Paddy Fields, Kandy
A view across paddy fields. On the reverse 'The paddy fields near the camp Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
Paddy Field Working
Eight Ceylonese working in a paddy field. On the reverse ' "Another Paddy Field being cut" at Kandy, Ceylon May 1946'.
Ivor Cole's Cloth Badges
Two cloth badges. The first is a RAF shoulder eagle and the second is a leading aircraftsman propeller insignia.
Ivor Cole's decorations
Ivor Cole's medals.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 1939 to 1945 in presentation case.
1939 to 1945 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal 1939 to 1945 in presentation case.
Ivor Cole's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520C issued to Ivor. It includes brief details of his service life.
'While the Sun Shines'
A newspaper cutting about a play put on by The Stage Club at the Victoria theatre, Singapore. On the reverse are adverts.
Heroes of the Air War (No. 39) Captain Swales
A newspaper cutting with cartoons of Captain Swales, German fighters, Lancasters under attack and airmen baling out. It is annotated 7hs 40 Trip No 33.
Asfordby Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting with a photograph and report on Frank Heath, who is missing. On the reverse are adverts.
Newspaper Report on Bombing at Sterkrade, Castrop-Rauxel and Aschaffenburg
The cutting is attached to a the back of a photograph. On the back is handwritten 'To my loving sweetheart Eileen with love Ivor xxxx'.
Ivor Cole's Wireless Course Notes
A notebook completed by Ivor during his training. At the end are eight pages of newspaper cuttings of operations that Ivor took part in.
Lists of Phrases in French, Dutch, German and Spanish
A document issued to airmen to assist in escaping and evasion. It includes phrases numbers and days of the week. There is a warning not to be produced in public.
Identity Card Protector
A wallet belonging to Ivor, with his name and address handwritten on it.
Air Training Corps Sports Certificates
Five certificates awarded to Ivor in June and July 1942.
Ivor Cole's Physical Fitness Test Record Card
RAF Form 1835A recording Ivor's fitness records.
Ivor Cole's log book
Navigator's, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book for Ivor Cole, wireless operator. Covers the period from 3 September 1943 to 7 February 1946. Details his training, operations and flight to the Far East. Aircraft flown were Dominie,…