Telegram to Mrs S Chew informing her that her son Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew is missing, 13 August 1944

This priority telegram was sent to the mother of Flight Sergeant Alan David Chew, who failed to return from operations on the night of 12/13 August 1944.

The telegram, sent by the Officer Commanding No. 218 Squadron, communicates a directive from the Air Ministry, that no information be given to the press. This was to protect aircrew who had escaped into enemy territory.