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Two telegrams
#1 Telegram from Chan to his mother.
#2 Telegram to Chan's mother from 49 Squadron
#2 Telegram to Chan's mother from 49 Squadron
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.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from 49 Squadron
The letter has some detail regarding Chan's rescue and recovery at Great Yarmouth.
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.
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.
Document requesting assistance
A notice requesting that the bearer of this card should be treated well and returned to the nearest British or American soldiers. In Arabic and English.
It also includes a translation of seven useful words and phrases.
It also includes a translation of seven useful words and phrases.
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.
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?'
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.
Tail Gunner by Chan Chandler DFC
The cover of a book written by Chan Chandler about his 98 operations.
Letter from Chan Chandler to his mother
Chan writes that he spent nine days in a tiny dinghy with three other airmen. They were rescued by an RAF launch. The hospital has been very good at looking after them.
Letter from Chan Chandler to his mother
Chan writes that he is getting better quickly. They are being treated well in hospital and he should get three weeks leave.
Letter from Chan Chandler to his mother
Chan writes from Oslo. He has been filming.
Four letters relating to Chan Chandler missing
Four messages.
#1 A letter stating that Chan is missing.
#2 A letter to Chan's mother stating that Chan has been found.
#3 A letter from Chan to his mother after he reached hospital in Great Yarmouth.
#4 A second letter from Chan to his mother,…
#1 A letter stating that Chan is missing.
#2 A letter to Chan's mother stating that Chan has been found.
#3 A letter from Chan to his mother after he reached hospital in Great Yarmouth.
#4 A second letter from Chan to his mother,…
Two telegrams from Chan Chandler to his mother
#1 states he is stuck in London.
#2 states he is finished and will be home on Friday.
#2 states he is finished and will be home on Friday.
Messages to Chan Chandler's mother
#1 a letter advising that Chan has been involved in a car accident.
#2 a telegram advises that Chan has been injured by a car accident.
#3 a telegram from Chan stating he will be back on Friday.
#2 a telegram advises that Chan has been injured by a car accident.
#3 a telegram from Chan stating he will be back on Friday.
Goldfish Club membership card
A card issued to Chan Chandler after a succesful ditching.
Krupps, Essen
A vertical aerial photograph of a part of the Krupps factory.
On the reverse 'Krupps, Essen'.
On the reverse 'Krupps, Essen'.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Chan has been in a motor accident.
Telegram to Chan Chandler's mother
The telegram advises that Chan has been injured in a motor accident.
Lancaster
A front view of a Lancaster at sunset. On the reverse 'Lanc waiting for take off'.
Hilda Chandler's Clothing ration book
A ration book issued to Hilda Chandler, dated 1947-1948.
Hilda Chandler's ration book
A ration book issued to Hilda Chandler, allowing her to purchase various rations. It is dated 1953-1954.
Letter to Chan Chandler's mother
The letter advises Mrs Chandler that she is entitled to a widow's pension of 20/- a week.