Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father

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Title

Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father

Description

Mentions that George failed to return from an operational flight. Explains he was navigator and the aircraft was probably forced down. It could be two to three months before any further information could be obtained through the Red Cross. Asked to be informed if Mr Thomson received a prisoner of war card, Explained reference in telegram to avoiding publicity. Notes personal effects were safe and would be dealt with.

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Date

1944-09-13

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Format

One page typewritten letter

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Identifier

SThomsonGB1572977v40022

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Citation

W D G Watkins, “Letter from Wing Commander Watkins to George Thomson's father,” IBCC Digital Archive, accessed June 14, 2025, https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/collections/document/52689.