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"D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury
A group of trainee airmen arranged in six rows. Captioned at the top ' "D" Squadron No.2 Air Crew Wing RAF Yatesbury' and at the bottom with each airman's name. On the reverse is the photographer's name 'Vivian of Hereford'.
Two Airmen beside Nissen Huts
Two airmen standing in front of two Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Russ'.
Four Airmen beside Nissen Huts
Four airmen standing in front of two Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Russ'.
Airman on a Bicycle
An airman sitting on a bicycle and leaning on a Nissen hut.
Pilot Looking Out of a Lancaster
A pilot looking out of a Lancaster cockpit window. The photograph has been taken from the port wing looking forward.
Ivor Cole, Alec and Mac
Three airmen standing in a camp. On the reverse '1/2/46 Self, Alec & Mac at Merv Camp Cairo Egypt'.
Sergeant Ivor Cole
A half-length portrait of Ivor Cole
Damaged Mid-Upper Turret
The damaged turret of Lancaster PM-C covered with a tarpaulin.
Airman at Rear Turret
An airman leaning on the rear turret of a Lancaster.
Our Crew Lancaster "C" Charlie
Ivor (arrowed) and his crew under their Lancaster. On the reverse 'Our crew Lancaster "C" Charlie 103 Squadron Elsham Wolds Lincs 1944'.
Ivor Cole
A half length portrait of Ivor wearing a training flash in his cap. On the reverse 'To Grandma with best wishes Ivor xxxx'.
Ivor Cole
A half length portrait of Ivor wearing a training flash.
Ivor Cole
A half length portrait of Ivor in a Sidcot flying suit.
Ivor Cole
A head and shoulders portrait of Ivor with his wireless operator's brevet.
Sergeant SG Marshall
The sergeant is standing at his post behind the pilot in the cockpit of a bomber. On the reverse 'SG Marshall'.
Ivor Cole
Half length portrait of Ivor with a trainee flash in his cap. On the reverse '4541 To/ My loving sweetheart Eileen with love Ivor xxxx'.
How they Struck
A brief newspaper report on one night's operations against Germany.
Operations over Germany
A brief report of operations by bombers over Germany.
Wounded in Normandy
Two soldiers from Melton Mowbray were reported as wounded.
Nazis' Big Oil Plants Hit
An article about operations over port and oil refineries.
VC's smile made men brave
A newspaper cutting about Captain Edwin Swales DFC. His aircraft was badly damaged but he ordered his crew to leave and he went down with his aircraft.
The W.OP/AG
A poem about the work done by a Wireless operator air gunner.
Dockside View
A view looking down at the dockside. There are several small jetties and a small floating crane.
Three Funneled Liner
A large three funneled ship. The image is very blurred.
ATC No 1279 Squad. Melton Mowbray April 1942
A large group of air cadets arranged in five rows. On the reverse is a photographer's stamp 'Heawood & Son'.