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Prisoner of war parcel contents list
Form for parcel to George Thomson sent by his father with contents listed. Mostly clothes, shaving, tooth cleaning and grooming kit.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Thomson from Pat Jones
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Thanks them for keeping in touch and writes they are enclosing a photograph of the crew. They promised that they would share any news and hopes that that would be reciprocated. Mentions copy with waiting for news and states that they have written to…
Telegram to LAC Thomson and medical certification
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telegram orders re-join unit immediately. Medical certification that he had been vaccinated and fit to travel in the restricted area.
A message of welcome from the Secretary of State for Air
Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.
Letter to George's father from A Stephen
Delighted to receive his card and news that George was a prisoner of war.
Lancaster pilot's notes
Lancaster II pilot's notes, inside cover amendment record and first page.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
This item is available only at the University of Lincoln.
Message from Commander-in-Chief Flying Training Command
Covers objectives of training and expected performance and behaviour.
Letter to order George Thomson to report as ordered
Report as ordered on 12 October 1942
Interview with George Thomson. One
George Thomson had always wanted to fly. When he volunteered for the RAF he hoped to be a pilot but re-mustered as a navigator. He was posted to 15 Squadron based at RAF Mildenhall. On their first operation they were attacked by fighters three times.…
Interview with George Thomson. Two
George Thomson was a navigator with 15 Squadron based at RAF Mildenhall. On their 19th operation they came under attack and had to bale out of the aircraft. The pilot and mid-upper gunner both died. When he landed he saw a parachute stuck in a tree…
Free post American Red Cross postcard
Addressed to Red Cross in Washington DC and is a receipt for prisoner of war package. No entries of name, rank, number, prison camp and country.
Letter to the Thomsons from B Baillie
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Had read that their son was prisoner of war and was pleased with the news. Hope that all was well with them.
Letter to Mr and Mrs Thomson from Barry Howard
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Writes that George was quite safe and he should be home soon. Mentions that George was not in the same barracks as him in the prisoner of war camp, so was not with him when he left. Mentions talking to him just before he left. Thanks them for the…
Letter to Mr and Mrs Thomson from Bob Kendall
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Writes to let them know that George was safe and well and on his way home. States they were liberated by the Russians on 22 April from Stalag IIIA. Notes that John (Jones?) and Barry (Howarth) were also safe and well but knew that they had heard the…
Letter to Mrs Thomson from Bob Kendall
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Writes that he had had heard good news of Spagatner and a letter from Barry who was now home. Says he had a letter from Mrs Beverton and wished he could have had better news for her. Asked for Norman Overend address. Notes that he would be in…
Bomber Command Association membership card
Made out for Mr G B Thomson as life member.
Telegram to the Thomsons from Buchanan
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Delighted George safe.
Letter to George Thomson from Frank Tarr
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Catches up with his news and gossip. Is now a qualified air gunner, mentions his training scores, now awaiting crewing up. Catches up with more news and talks about liking for gunnery having given up bomb aiming. Concludes as he was off ion a trip.…
Temporary pass form
Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave at home in Glasgow.
Temporary pass form
Allows LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters.
Temporary pass form
Made out for LAC Thomson to be absent from quarters. Instructions on reverse
Permission to be out of quarters
Made out for Sergeant G B Thomson, for leave in London.
Temporary pass form
Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave in London.
Report on a forced march made by occupants of Stalag Luft 7, Germany
Report by D C Howardson RAMC - camp medical officer andPilot Officer Peter A Thomson RAAF camp leader for the attention of the Swiss Commission, acting as protected power. Details day by day events that occurred during the forced march from January…