Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron

Letter to Les Pickford's Mother from 139 Squadron

The writer confirms that her son is definitely a prisoner of war.

1941-09-09

One typewritten sheet

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EOC139SqnRAFPickfordA410909-02

REGISTERED

[embossed stamp]

No. 139 (Jamaica) Squadron,
Royal Air Force,
Aylsham,
Norfolk.

139S/460/76/P.3.

September 9th. 1941.

Dear Mrs. Pickford,

As I told you in my letter of the 5th., inst., I immediately caused enquiries to be made concerning the report of your Son’s death, as a result of which we have to-day received a telegram from the Air Ministry confirming that he definitely is a prisoner of war. I need scarcely assure you how delighted we are at the news, and I know what a great relief it must be to you.

I am returning your Son’s letters and cards herewith, and thank you for sending them to me; they certainly did a great deal towards clearing this matter up.

Yours sincerely,

[signature]

Flight Lieutenant, Adjutant,
for Wing Commander, Commanding,
[underlined] No.139 (Jamaica) Squadron, R.A.F. [/underlined]

Mrs. A. Pickford,
41, Broadlea Road,
Kingsway,
MANCHESTER.