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The Story of Warrant Officer Patrick Barry DFM and the Peenemunde raid August 17th 1943
Mentions early life in Cork and call up. Relates story of Lancaster ED545 which was attacked by an Me 109 on the outward flight when the rear turret was hit and the rear gunner, Patrick Barry was injured. Despite damage, crew voted to go on. Goes on…
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.
DFC for Seaford airmen
Chan's DFC recorded in his local paper.
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.
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.
Chan Chandler's biography
A biography of Chan's life.
DFC for Seaford airman
A newspaper cutting about Chan and his DFC.
Award for Seaford Airman
A newspaper cutting referring to Chan Chandler's award of a bar to his DFC.
Telegram to Chan Chandler from Wing Commander Tait
A Postagram (Telegram) to Chan congratulating him on the award of the bar to his DFC.
Dennis Dowdeswell
Head and shoulder portrait of Dennis in uniform with air gunner's brevet and officer's cap with 101 Squadron cap badge. A Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon is also included. On reverse, 'Dennis, 1944'.
Chan Chandler
A head and shoulders portrait of Chan with date of birth and death. The photograph was taken in 1945.
Flight Lieutenant John Vere Hopgood DFC & Bar
Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Captioned 'F/Lt John Vere Hopgood DFC & Bar, 106 and 617 (Dambusters) Squadron, Shot down while bombing the Moehne [sic] Dam 16/17 May 1943'.
Chan Chandler's DFC Investiture
Two photographs taken at Chan's investiture.
In the first he is standing with three women outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.
In the second he is shaking the hand of a civilian.
In the first he is standing with three women outside the gates of Buckingham Palace.
In the second he is shaking the hand of a civilian.
Chan Chandler's decorations
Nine medals awarded to Chan.
1-4 For bravery from Russia, both sided, two copies.
5 and 6 DFC box, closed and open with ribbon.
7-8 both sides of eight medals, DFC, 1939 to 1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Air crew Europe Star, Italy Star, Arctic Star,…
1-4 For bravery from Russia, both sided, two copies.
5 and 6 DFC box, closed and open with ribbon.
7-8 both sides of eight medals, DFC, 1939 to 1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Air crew Europe Star, Italy Star, Arctic Star,…
Bomber Gunner sells his medals in aid of memorial for his dead companions in the "Dam Busters"
A press release explaining why Chan Chandler is selling his medals at Sotheby's.
Tail Gunner by Chan Chandler DFC
The cover of a book written by Chan Chandler about his 98 operations.
Distinguished Flying Cross and bar
Medal and ribbon in case with ticket for one to investiture at Buckingham Palace.
John Hopgood DFC and bar
On the right. Head and shoulders portrait of an RAF officer wearing tunic with pilot's brevet and peaked cap. Captioned 'F/Lt John Vere Hopgood DFC and bar, 106 Squadron & 617 Squadrons, shot down while bombing Moehne [sic] Dam 16/17 May 1943'.…
John Hopgood, mother and Elizabeth
In front a woman sitting on a rug. In the middle a woman sitting in a deck chair. On the right, John Hopgood sits on a chair with legs outstretched. In the background trees. Captioned 'Elizabeth, Grace and John, John's last leave for DFC + bar, April…
Letter from John Hopgood to his mother
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Writes about his new station and its personnel who were a good bunch of chaps. Mentions a good deal of flying training pupils on gunnery. Says he was flying different types of aircraft. Writes about upcoming investiture at Buckingham Palace, his…
W D Tweddle. Tape Two
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Doug Tweddle was awarded an immediate DFC because he flew on all three operations to attack the Tirpitz. This was delivered to him at his home four years later. While attempting an emergency landing at RAF Waddington he was told that because he was…
W D Tweddle. Tape One
Doug Tweddle undertook his initial pilot training in South Africa. On return to the UK, he attended Operational Training Unit at Upper Heyford where he selected his crew. The crew were then posted to 9 Squadron at RAF Bardney. Doug was the only…