Returning servicemen brought home many ‘souvenirs of war’. This small rayon piece of cloth was known as a ‘blood chit’. The instructions for use were printed on the back of the cloth. They were used by airmen flying over ‘Soviet Controlled’ territory. Blood chits continued to be used in war, such as Vietnam and Afghanistan. Some are nation specific such as ‘American’ and were issued in many languages. Some offered rewards to the locals for safe passage.
This ‘chit’ is currently on display in the Brandon Shoppers’ Mall.
submitted by archivist Judith G.
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 