Airborne Intelligence service dress uniform

[Garth Thompson]

Recently picked this service dress uniform to an intel lad who appears to be airborne and glider qualified. The gents name is P.W.Ridley, if anyone has any information on him I would appreciate it. Informed comments are welcomed. Hope you enjoy it.
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#2 right arm

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#3 left arm

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#4 insignia close up right arm

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#5 insignia close up left arm

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#6 collar badge close up

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Tailor's tag in the tunic neck

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Button close up

[Gary Cain]

Ahh the infamous Green Slime! He was also a barrister which may help you with your search for information. Jacket looks very nice indeed!

[Richie B]

Garth

I’ve found out a little

Philip Waller Ridley

1939 Left Lewes School (Sussex, England) to go to Cambridge University.

30th May 1942 Cadet – promoted to 2nd Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps (Army number 235170)

1942 Married.

1943 Posted to West Africa.

1945 Rhine Crossing (Operation Varsity)

1966 British Embassy Washington DC – Commercial Counsellor

June 1969 – awarded CBE.

1973 Assistant Secretary Department of Trade & Industry.

April 2009 Wife died.

Hope this helps a little.

Regards

Richie

[Garth Thompson]

Richie and Gary,
Thank you both for the information and comments.
Garth

[Tom M]

Cracking uniform Garth! Have a look here for more about his line of work http://www.89fss.com/int_corps.htm I would love to have it !