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Chan Chandlers daughter and a woman.
A woman holding Chan's daughter in a garden
E B Chandler’s observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book
Observer’s and air gunner’s flying log book for E B Chandler, wireless operator/air gunner. Covering the period from 13 November 1940 to 22 June 1945. Detailing his flying training, operations flown and instructor duties. He was stationed at 4…
Cartoon of aircraft loading bombs and ammunition
Two men are loading two small bombs and numerous boxes of ammunition into a B-17. One man is saying 'Anything strike you as a bit odd, mate?'
Cartoon of officer with WAAF sitting on his knee
A cartoon of an officer on the phone with a WAAF sitting on his knee.
617 Crest with signatures
A 617 squadron crest signed by some of the squadron members.
617 Squadron cloth badge
Squadron badge of crest and motto.
Letter to Chan Chandler from Buckingham Palace
The letter refers to his investiture for his DFC and bar. A photograph is attached of Chan, his wife, and his mother.
Chan Chandler
A head and shoulders portrait of Chan, in uniform.
617 Squadron crest and signatures
A 617 Squadron crest with signatures of some of the crews that took part. There is a brief explanation of Operation Chastise.
Log Book bag
A leather bag used for keeping Chan's log book.
DFC for Seaford airmen
Chan's DFC recorded in his local paper.
Two newspaper articles about Chan Chandler's ditching
#1 is a brief account in the Daily Express.
#2 is a more detailed account of the successful ditching
#2 is a more detailed account of the successful ditching
Chan Chandler's DFC
Two separate documents.
#1 a newspaper cutting referring to Chan's DFC.
#2 a postagram from Commanding Officer of 617 offering congratulations.
#1 a newspaper cutting referring to Chan's DFC.
#2 a postagram from Commanding Officer of 617 offering congratulations.
List of personnel awarded Russian honour
A list, in Russian, with Chan Chandler's name, for the award of Russian honours.
Request for assistance card
A card issued by the British Government requesting assistance. Includes useful words in English and Arabic, and requests that the airman is helped to return to British or American soldiers where a reward will be given.
Memorandum on the steps taken to trace missing personnel
An explanation as to how missing personnel are located.
War Cabinet Directives to Bomber Command
War cabinet bombing policy with notes about the aircrews response to the directives
617 Squadron Order of Battle 1 April 1943
The names of crews in 617 Squadron on 1st April 1943, led by Guy Gibson.
Air Ministry 11 April 1944
Permission to wear a Russian Medal for Valour granted to Chan and two other officers.
Confidential Recommendations for Honours and Awards
A document referring to Chan recommending the award of a DFC and in a second part of the document, a bar to his DFC.
Letter to Chan Chandler's widow from Tom Taylor
Tom expresses sadness at Chan's death. He describes flights shared.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from RAF Records
The letter explains that Chan is missing.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from 5 Group
The letter expresses sympathy regarding Chan and explains that his possessions will be sent to the Central Depository.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from 49 Squadron
The letter has some detail regarding Chan's rescue and recovery at Great Yarmouth.
Telegrams to Chan Chandler's mother
Two telegrams.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.
#1 The telegram reports that Chan is missing.
#2 The second reports Chan is safe.