1 25 1 https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/files/original/1846/39179/EMansbridgeJThornhillCE440126.1.pdf 71acccb9da6e9573f99b89e016ec2236 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Thornhill, Ted E B Thornhill Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-05-15 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Thornhill, EB Description An account of the resource 38 items. The collection concerns Sergeant Ted Thornhill (b. 1921, 1426742 Royal Air Force) and Corporal Constance Thornhill (2049455 Royal Air Force). It contains documents, items, correspondence and photographs. Ted Thornhill flew operations as a wireless operator / air gunner but was shot down and became a prisoner of war. Connie Thornhill served in the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. The collection has been loaned to the IBCC Digital Archive for digitisation by Pauline Foster and catalogued by Barry Hunter. Transcribed document A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Transcription Text transcribed from audio recording or document Officers Mess. R.A.F. Station Methwold Nr Brandon Norfold 26. JAN. 1944 My dear [underlined] Corporal [/underlined] I heard to-day from Reynolds that your husband is a “Prisoner of War” in Germany – and I am writing to tell you how pleased I am to hear that he is safe – but at the same time I know what a worry it must be for you try not to worry about him too much my dear. I always remember with great admiration [Page Break] your pluck and courage, when I had to give you the sad news. I was sorry to leave Bitteswell without saying goodbye to you – but it all seemed to happen so quickly – Like Bitteswell this is a satellite, only much bigger as before I have a grand crowd of wa.a.f, [sic] and needless to say I love them all even the naughty ones! but I must say I still miss you all & often wonder how things are going there, I always shall have such a soft spot in my heart for that section. CPL, keep an eye on Reynolds [Page Break] 3 will you please, she seems to be rather miserable these days and I know she is very worried about her husband who is very ill – you will understand so well how she feels and I am rather worried about her, when I was there I was able to talk to her and I hope help a little. I am hoping to go on a 48 hour pass soon, with another W.A.A.F officer from here. She is a great friend of mine and we have had many happy times together already so you can imagine it helps life a lot. Please excuse this very [Page Break] hurried letter but I am writing in my lunch hour – I saw a rather nice little “saying” the other day which goes like this:- “If we trust we do not worry, if we worry we do not trust.” I think that is worth remembering. My most sincerest wishes to you for a speedy Reunion and your husbands safety. My thoughts are with you both. Yours Most Sincerely Judy Mansbridge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letter to Connie Thornhill from Judy Mansbridge Description An account of the resource Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Judy Mansbridge Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-01-26 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Royal Air Force Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Text. Correspondence Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Four handwritten sheets Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EMansbridgeJThornhillCE440126 Temporal Coverage Temporal characteristics of the resource. 1944-01-26 Spatial Coverage Spatial characteristics of the resource. Great Britain England--Leicestershire England--Norfolk Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available IBCC Digital Archive Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This content is available under a CC BY-NC 4.0 International license (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0). It has been published ‘as is’ and may contain inaccuracies or culturally inappropriate references that do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Lincoln or the International Bomber Command Centre. For more information, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ and https://ibccdigitalarchive.lincoln.ac.uk/omeka/legal. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Claire Monk ground personnel prisoner of war RAF Bitteswell RAF Methwold Women’s Auxiliary Air Force