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- Collection: Iveson, Hank. Scrapbook
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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.