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Wartime exploits of father and son
Limited edition commemorative prints to be signed by Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson and his son Squadron leader Bob Iveson.
Unique award for hero Bob
Squadron Leader Bob Iveson, son of Douglas 'Hank' Iveson, is awarded the Royal Air Force Escaping Society's annual trophy. Bob is standing in his uniform with his wife, Veronica.
Harrier ace
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson's son, Squadron Leader Bob Iveson, honoured for his bravery.
Town and Country
A celebration of a newly-opened section of canal. In the middle right image, Douglas 'Hank' Iveson standing right and details of the construction of the trans-Pennine motorway.
Trade mission
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson standing second right on his return from a trip, as secretary of the Chamber of Commerce.
332nd Cutlers' Feast
Including speakers, discussions, guests and a meal.
Chamber of Commerce appointment
Douglas 'Hank' Iveson, the new secretary following his retirement from the Royal Air Force.
Retirement from the Royal Air Force
A summary of Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson D.S.O, D.F.C service career, following his retirement. Annotated 'Aug 1961 Chief Intelligence Officer of the Far East. Changi. Singapore. Returned to England. March 1964' and 'Medmenham. June 1964.…
Tasting time at Waddington
RAF Waddington station commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson tasting the Christmas pudding mixture. Annotated 'Aug 1961. Chief intelligence officer of the Far East. Changi Singapore. Returned to England March 1964. Medmenham June 1964.'.
Queen's Commendation
Award made to Group Captain Douglas 'Hank' Iveson with a summary of his service career.
New record for Victor bomber
Record for a flight to Luqa airport of 1,310 miles in two hours by Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson of 232 Operation Conversion Unit with Flight Lieutenant Derek Oldham as co-pilot.
The ground technicians
The shift to V-bombers for air defence. Technicians working on the first Victor aircraft to land at RAF Gaydon.
A salute to the few
Remembering the Battle of Britain at an open day at RAF Gaydon.
Ground crew of a Valiant
Ground crew working on the Valiant 'Whisky Zulu' in advance of a Battle of Britain display. In charge is Chief Technician Alexander 'Sixty' Hill.
Gaydon's First V-Bomber
An image of the port side of a Victor aircraft with drag parachute deployed. With the inscription 'Born of the sun, they travelled a short while towards the sun and left the vivid air signed with their honour...'.
'Flying' on the ground and V-crew
A flight simulator for V-bomber crew training and the crew of a Victor participating in a Battle of Britain air display.
Security guard
A line of eight security dogs and their handlers.
Meet the wing commander
A cartoon of four uniformed airmen and two partial figures. Three individuals are annotated 'Towering over everything but the windsock, meet Wing Commander 'Hank' Iveson D.S.O., D.F.C. and Bar, (Chief Flying Officer); Paddy Gilmer A.F.C., started the…
In the cookhouse and school
A description of food supplied by Flight Lieutenant Colenso in the canteen and children from the local Royal Air Force married quarters and nearby village and farms.
The officers mess
A group of ten men arranged in front of a bar. Eight of the men are in uniform, holding wine or beer glasses. Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson is standing second from left.
Married quarters
A description of the living conditions and service life of the families of serving officers accompanied by an image of a two year old and her mother looking skywards. An image of 'Hank's' brother, Pilot Anthony Iveson DFC, reporting on Concorde.
V-Bomber station
A description of the conversion course for Victors and Valiants, the relaxed atmosphere at the station and the married quarters provided for officers.
The Victor B.1
Air-to-air view of a Victor in flight. Aircraft shown is XA927, a Mk B.1. operated by 232 OCU from RAF Gaydon.
Newspaper article with caption. "The Victor....a familiar sight over the Warwickshire countryside these days"
Newspaper article with caption. "The Victor....a familiar sight over the Warwickshire countryside these days"
V-bombers salute the few
An open day at the V-bomber station and fly past to commemorate the Battle of Britain with a Victor, Vulcan and Valiant.
Mock raid on Birmingham
The V-station at which Wing Commander Douglas 'Hank' Iveson served.