Photographs: Chindits

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 TOW/1/2/2
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1944
  • Physical Description
    • 106 b & w photographs and 2 pages of notes Poor condition, curled up corners.

Scope and Content

Photographs of the Chindits in Burma, extensive coverage. Some interesting pictures taken while flying of the Burmese landscape and the impact of bombs. Mostly produced by 1st Air Commando photos. Also a letter from Peter Mead to Margaret Wright ( keeper of manuscripts at the University of Manchester Library) dated 3 July 1979, primarily regarding the photos. In chronological order at the time of being sent.

Access Information

The photographs are current subject to further conservation, and are not available for public consultation.