NAM.1991-12-29-1

First of three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Brig David Chaundler OBE recalling his part in the Falklands Campaign 1982. Interview covers military career in the parachute regiment; working at MOD & hearing about events at Goose Green; taking command of 2 Para following the death of ‘H’ Jones; quickly preparing to leave for the Falklands; time on Ascension Island; parachuting into the sea; being picked up by HMS Penelope; flying to San Carlos & joining 2 Para at Goose Green; reception from 2 Para Chaundler’s arrival; historical interpretations; morale of the troops; tactical planning; relationship with support services. Interviewed by Dr A Massie, 31 October 1991. (Transcript Available) Associated with South Atlantic (Falklands War) (1982).

Goose Green, Battle of, 1982 (South Atlantic (Falklands War) 1982), BANNER, Operation, 1969-2007 (Northern Ireland deployment 1969-2007)