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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.
Telegram to Chan Chandler from Wing Commander Tait
A Postagram (Telegram) to Chan congratulating him on the award of the bar to his DFC.
Letter from John Hopgood to his mother
Apologises for not writing as he had been very busy. Mentions successful recent leave and meeting friends. On return to duty he had been very busy. Mentions that he liked his new crew and comments on flight engineer and rear gunner who he knew. Crew…
Letter to Mrs Hopgood from Guy Gibson
Confirms previous telegram that her son was killed in action on night of 16/17 May 1943. Two versions of the letter.
Letter from John Hopgood to his mother
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Writes that he had been very busy but had had a fine leave. Mentions meeting friends as well as an old acquaintance. Back at work he assembled his crew and comments on their abilities. His flight engineer and rear gunner were from his old squadron.…
Telegram from Wing Commander Guy Gibson to Mrs G Hopgood
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Informing her that her son was missing as a result of air operations on night 16/17 May 1943. Offers profound sympathy. Signed OC 617 Squadron.
Telegram to DJH Maltby from Arthur Harris
The telegram congratulates him on the award of a DSO.
Telegram to Flight Lieutenant Maltby
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A telegram to DJH Maltby congratulating him on award of DSO.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
On the reverse 'Telegram from Guy Gibson VC'.
Note awarding Medals to WF Martin
A brief note awarding 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Medal and Defence Medal.
Invitation to 617 Squadron Reunion
An invitation from Squadron Leader Mick Martin to the first squadron reunion.
Letter to Vera Gill from OC 617 Squadron
Provides confirmation that her husband was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March 1945. Explains circumstances of loss of aircraft and states it was unlikely that any crew survived. Comments that her husband had completed 45 operations.…
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron the Kenneth Gill's father
Informs her that his son Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Telegram from OC 617 Squadron to Vera Gill
Informs her that her husband Flying Officer Kenneth Gill DFC was missing as a result of air operations on 21 March.
Letter from Bernard Gumbley to his brother Larry
Transcription of letter from Ken Gill's pilot. Writes of snow clearing activities. Catches up with news of brothers and family's activities. Mentions recent snowy weather and a difficult flight when they had difficulty finding somewhere to land.…
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from the Vice Chief of Air Staff
From Air Marshall Sir Douglas Evill on behalf of Chief of Air Staff congratulating Cheshire on the award of the Victoria Cross. Writes of Cheshire's record and leadership in Bomber Command.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V.Roe and Co Limited on headed paper. Congratulates him on award of Victoria Cross. Offers him a silver model of a Lancaster which he hopes he will accept.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Wing Commander H J Wilson
To Royal Aircraft Establishment stating that present scale of operation precludes visits for some time. Is returning memorandum that was lent.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to G W H Gardiner
Letter to Royal Aircraft Establishment thanking them for looking after them on their visit, which will be of great help in future plans.
Letter from Air Commodore A.C.H. Sharpe to Leonard Cheshire
From Headquarters 54 Base Coningsby. Letter covering Group Captain Christie's letter concerning Squadron Leader Campbell and Flight Lieutenant Fleming.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Roy Dobson
From A.V. Roe & Co Limited on headed paper. Thanks Cheshire for visit and hope he will be able to visit the company. Additional information about this item was kindly provided by the donor.
Letter to Group Captain Sir Louis Greig from Leonard Cheshire
To Personnel Air Secretary Air Ministry. Apologises for late reply and writes that he has passed message to the squadron. Most disappointed that visit was missed and look to time when they might be more fortunate.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from Group Captain Sir Louis Greig
From Personal Air Secretary on behalf of Secretary of State apologising for not getting to RAF Woodhall Spa due to poor weather. Hopes Sir Archibald Sinclair would visit 617 Squadron at earliest opportunity.
Letter to Leonard Cheshire from officer of 4 Group
Thanks him for the party
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Air Commodore A C H Sharpe
To 54 Base Coningsby forwarding the names of two pilots who were anxious to return to operational duties on Mosquito. Squadron Leader C F Campbell DSO, DFC and Flight Lieutenant R T Fleming DFC. Includes operational history.
Letter from Leonard Cheshire to Barnes Wallis
Thanks him for bombing charts.