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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,…
Ivor Cole's Physical Fitness Test Record Card
RAF Form 1835A recording Ivor's fitness records.
Air Training Corps Sports Certificates
Five certificates awarded to Ivor in June and July 1942.
Identity Card Protector
A wallet belonging to Ivor, with his name and address handwritten on it.
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.
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.
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'.
Asfordby Airman Missing
A newspaper cutting with a photograph and report on Frank Heath, who is missing. 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.
'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.
Ivor Cole's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520C issued to Ivor. It includes brief details of his service life.
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 Cloth Badges
Two cloth badges. The first is a RAF shoulder eagle and the second is a leading aircraftsman propeller insignia.
Paddy Field Working
Eight Ceylonese working in a paddy field. On the reverse ' "Another Paddy Field being cut" at Kandy, Ceylon May 1946'.
Paddy Fields, Kandy
A view across paddy fields. On the reverse 'The paddy fields near the camp Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
Beech 18 Expediter
A side view of an Expeditor in RAF colours.
Dusty, Airman
An airman dressed in khaki standing outside huts. On the reverse ' "Dusty" outside his billet Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
High Street, Kandy
A street view of Kandy. There are a couple of carts and one car. On the reverse 'High Street Kandy (The main street in Kandy) Ceylon May 1946.'
Palm Trees Reflected from a Pool
Three palm trees reflected in a pool. On the reverse 'A view just outside our billets, Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
Russ, Navigator
Russ in uniform with his hands on his hips. Behind are Nissen huts. On the reverse 'Russ ("Man is Not Lost") (Navigator)'.
Ivor Cole and VS Peter
The two men are standing outside a wooden hut. On the reverse 'Self and VS Peter Once Again Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
RAF Kandy Entrance
A sign indicates that this is the entrance to RAF Kandy. Coming out of the camp are five people. On the reverse 'Camp notice board on the road to No 1 Mess RAF Kandy Ceylon May 1946.'
Bullock Cart
A bullock cart. On the reverse 'A "Yak" outside the MT section Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
A second image is annotated on the reverse 'The old "yak" one again Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
A second image is annotated on the reverse 'The old "yak" one again Kandy Ceylon May 1946'.
No 9 Admin Course RAF Kandy
26 airmen arranged in three rows. They are all dressed in shorts and khaki. Behind are palm trees. On the reverse several of the men have signed their names plus 'No 9 Admin Course March 1946 RAF Kandy Ceylon'.
There is a second identical copy.
There is a second identical copy.
Squadron Leader "Rev" Ashton
An airman in khaki and shorts standing beside a Jeep. Behind is a row of tents. On the reverse 'RAF "Tengah" Chaplain S/Ldr "Rev" Ashton (A wizard type) Oct 1946 Singapore.'