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Mock raid on Birmingham
The V-station at which Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson served.
Valiants on show
A Valiant piloted by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson and a description of an open day at RAF Gaydon showcasing the Vulcan and Valiant aircraft. Annotated 'June 23 1957'.
Valiant aircraft on parade
Airmen climbing into a Valiant bomber and five aircrew sat in a decompression chamber accompanied by a report of the lifting of security over the aircraft.
Jet bombers
Unveiling of the Valiant fleet at a cost of £6m. Annotated 'Daily Mail March 21 1956'.
Training with V-bomber force
Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iverson in charge of training on the Valiant, Vulcan and Victor aircraft following time spent flying jet bombers in the United States.
Exchange officer
Reports of Squadron leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's welcome to the United States as part of an exchange programme with the United States and describing how he will be the principal speaker at a local meeting. Annotated 'The Shreveport Times July 22…
Yorkshire man leads training flight
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson takes charge of a 3,600 mile training flight for cadets.
Courier service and and low temperature tests
Describing Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's work with the Royal Air Force Courier Service including attendance at a meeting of foreign ministers and time spent at the winter experimental station.
Cold flight
A report of the time spent by Douglas 'Hank' Iveson working and flying under arctic conditions.
395 hours in a bomber
A talk given by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson on his service career.
Award of the Distinguished Service Order
The citation on this third award made to Acting Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson reads 'His magnificent leadership, great courage and zeal has inspired all'. Annotated 'Sept 1st 1944'.
Six bomber aces
The careers of the bomber and fighter pilots Wing Commander G L Cheshire, D.S.O D.F.C; Squadron Leader R A Mackie, Wing Commander J R Jeudwine, O.B.E; D D Haig, D.F.C; Wing Commander D S S Wilkerson, D.S.O and Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson,…
Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar
The award of the medal to Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson, following his multiple operations bombing the naval base at Trondheim and against battleships in Brest harbour. The second award was in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying…
Hank and Margaret's wedding
Reports of the Iveson's wedding, births of their children and engagement of their son. Annotated 'July 1st 1941', 'Susan Margaret June 10th 1942', 'Elizabeth Jane July 8th 1944' and 'Robert Douglas Aug 18th 1947'.
Album cover
The cover of an address book, with a label inside reading 'Claudia F Iveson Theatre Notes' reused as a scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings, letters and photographs.
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's pilot's flying log book. Two
Pilot's flying log book for Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson from 2 January 1959 to 13 September 1967 covering his service with the the 'V' bombers, with 10 Squadron and at the Royal Air Force Flying College.
Take off for Malta
A group of five airmen standing by a Victor aircraft, with Hank standing in the centre. The men are in flying overalls and Mae Wests. On the reverse annotated 'About to take off for Malta' and , printed, 'When reprints are required please quote;-…
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson
A head and shoulders portrait of Hank in uniform wearing his officers cap and showing his pilot's badge and ribbons on his left breast.
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson
A head and shoulders portrait of a bare headed, uniformed Hank showing this pilot's badge on his left breast. On the reverse annotated 'DI 8759'.
Group Captain Douglas Iveson's obituary
Details the service career of Douglas 'Hank' Iveson including operations to prevent the Scharnhorst and Gneisenau leaving port, damage sustained to his Halifax aircraft, low level attacks on Tirpitz, participation in the 1,000 aircraft raids, the…
Flight to Luqa
Details of flight including crew of Wing Commander D Iveson DSO., DFC, Flight Lieutenant D Oldam, AFM, Flight Lietenant P G Cullen, Flight Lieutenant Bentley and Flight Lieutenant J Gibbons.
List of operations
Headed 'Keep Your Movements Secret' details of 44 operations flown by Squadron leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson with 76 Squadron and 77 Squadron in Europe and the Middle East in Whitley and Halifax aircraft. Annotations include bombing the Holz rubber…
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's pilot's flying log books. One
Pilot's flying log book for Squadron Leader Douglas 'Hank' Iveson covering the period 3 June 1939 to 10 June 1947 and 13 June 1947 to 15 June 1958. Served with 76 Squadron, 77 Squadron and 462 Squadron in Europe and North Africa. Aircraft flown were…