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Ivor Cole
Three quarter length portrait of Ivor in the uniform of a trainee. He is standing in front of a house.
Pilot in cockpit
Pilot sitting in the cockpit of a high wing single engine aircraft (RWD-8) with other aircraft in the distance. On the reverse 'A PZL-P26 biplane trainer [sic]'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption 'P2L-P26 Trainer…
Pilot and aircraft
A pilot wearing flying suit standing by the tail of a high wing single engine aircraft (RWD-8). On the left part of a hangar. On the reverse 'PZL-P26 Biplane trainer [sic]'. Five versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption 'A…
Aircrew and airmen being briefed
An airman wearing parachute and flying helmet stands talking to two other airmen wearing helmets and parachutes and two airmen wearing tunics and peaked caps. In the background a large tent and groups other airmen. On the reverse 'an instructor…
Airmen sitting on airfield
Six airmen sitting in a group on an airfield with bi-plane aircraft and tented hangars in the background. Two versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img400'.
Group of pilots
A large group of airmen wearing flying suits and helmets huddled together on airfield. On the reverse 'A group of pilots at the pilot school. Grandad is at the far right'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img380' and…
Two aircraft on grass airfield
Two PWS-26 bi-planes standing on a grass airfield with hangar in distant background. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img381' and the third 'img179'.
Airmen sitting on airfield
A group of airmen sitting and standing on grass by a flag with aircraft in the distance. On the reverse 'pupils waiting for their turn to fly'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with caption 'pupils waiting their turn to fly' and…
Airmen and aircraft
In the foreground, three airmen sitting on grass and another standing by a flag watching an aircraft (RWD-8) in the distance with another airman standing in middle distance. On the reverse 'Grandad watching his pupil take off'. Three versions of the…
Pilot in cockpit of aircraft
A pilot wearing helmet and goggles sitting in the cockpit of a high wing singe engine aircraft (RWD-8). On the reverse 'Grandad in the rear of a PZL-P26 trainer'. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with note 'img382' and…
Group of airmen in front of an aircraft
Eight pilots wearing flying suits and helmets two sitting the others standing in front of a single engine high wing aircraft (RWD-8). There is a hangar in the background and the ground is covered with snow. Four versions of the same image the second…
Airman wearing flying kit
Three-quarter length image of an airman wearing flying helmet, jacket and parachute. Hangar in the background. Three versions of the same image, the second submitted with information 'img177' and the third 'img385'.
Eric Pick's Royal Air Force navigator’s, air bomber’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Frederick Pick’s Wireless Operator’s Flying Log Book covering the period from 05 September 1943 to 07 April 1945. Detailing his flying training and operations flown as wireless operator. He was stationed at RAF Yatesbury (2 Radio School), RAF…
Airman sitting on undercarriage
A airman wearing flying suit sitting on the port undercarriage wheel of a high-wing single engine aircraft (RWD-8). On the reverse handwriting in Polish and date '10/XII/1936' and 'PLZ - P26 Biplane trainer'. Three versions of the same image, the…
Three men and aircraft
Two men, one in uniform, the other shirt sleeves standing by a Lublin R-XIV aircraft of 66 Eskadra Towarzysząca with chameleon emblem on fuselage. Another man stands by engine. On the reverse 'two instructors at grandads pilot school'. Three…
Group of men with aircraft
Three men arm in arm standing in front of the rear fuselage of a Lublin R-XIV aircraft of 66 Eskadra Towarzysząca with chameleon insignia below turret ring. Another man stands behind and there are other aircraft and a hangar in the background. Three…
Trainee Airman
A three quarter length portrait of a trainee airman with a Volunteers Reserve shoulder badge. On the reverse 'To Ivor, With best wishes, from Jock'.
RAF central examination board school of flying control - signals examination
Six question signal examination with lecture program on the reverse for 33 course.
Ivor Cole
A half length portrait of Ivan as a trainee with Volunteer Reserve badge on his left shoulder. There is a second copy with a corner cut off.
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.
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.
Ivor Cole's Physical Fitness Test Record Card
RAF Form 1835A recording Ivor's fitness records.
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,…
561197 Warrant Officer Charles Eade (Bill) Lutwyche
A summary of Bill's Air Force Career. There are two copies.
No 25 OTU 24.07.1942 Wellingtons T2701 and DV476
A report by Bill's son about the accident when his father died. He describes the details and the airmen involved.