Squadron Leader Edwin Stuart Travis Cole MC (26 December 1895 – 1984) was a British World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
On 1 May 1917, he and fellow ace Frank Sharpe captured a German Albatros D.III fighter at Roulers-Elverdinghe,[1] receiving promotion to lieutenant the same day.
[9] His record lapses until 1939, when he agreed to let a garage in Downend be used for a first aid post and air raid shelter.
[10] On 21 March 1939, he was commissioned as a pilot officer on probation in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
[15] On 10 February 1954, Cole relinquished his reserve commission, with permission to retain the rank of squadron leader.