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Samuel Jordon grew up in British Guiana and volunteered for the Air Force when he was 18. He discusses his journey to the UK, his training and work as a clerk.

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Reports arrival of Lancaster and ceremony. Mentioned some members of crew (Pilot Officer Fielding (navigator) and Sergeant Bell (engineer). Comments on recent operations and and gives some biographic detail crew including pilot E Thomson, and…

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Mentions that three Scots were members of the crew of a Lancaster flown in to support Edinburgh's wings for victory campaign. Gives account of aircraft's arrival. Gives some background of crew captained by Pilot Officer E Thomson, light Sergeant Bell…

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Tells of formation of St Andrew Society at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Upper Silesia. Mentions meeting held by this prisoner of war branch. Provides some information on members and camp.

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Report welcoming members - all RAF or Airborne prisoners of war in Germany. British prisoners of war from branch at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Germany, List names including George B Thomson.

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For George Thomson indicates fitness.

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Made out to and signed by George Thomson.

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To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…

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Gives personal details, enlistment, some career details and postings.

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Addresses for some of George's postings and other members of family.

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Made out for George Thomson and indicating dental treatment required and instructions to candidate and dentist. Section for certification that treatment was carried out.

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Catches up with news of activities at home. Continues with news and gossip.

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Top: A couple cut their wedding cake. Captioned, 'Jack and Lyndsey married in Edinburgh'.
Bottom left: A woman sits overlooking rocks and the sea. Captioned, 'Audrey'.
Bottom right: A bride and groom flanked by two bridesmaids. Captioned, 'Jack and…

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Writes describing activities while visiting Edinburgh and meeting family and friends. Mentioned seeing many servicemen, especially Canadians. Comments on contents of his recent letter.

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Writes of mail to and from. Comments on his camp life, visit to Wolverhampton and character of the vicar. Glad he was happy with his surroundings. Goes on with news and gossip, gardening, playing bowls, church, first aid training, travelling, visit,…

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Catches up with post sent and received. Comments that George was getting plenty of navigation and on the RAF continuous courses. Mentions ARP classes were interesting and he was on duty that night. Catches up with family and friends news and gossip,…

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Written by a young boy, writes of his daily activities including going to Edinburgh. Asks whether he was an officer yet. Drawing at the end. Aunt Betty says she had all his news from his mother. Posted to George as an LAC at RAF Ludlow.

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List of names, and nickname, with service number and place of origin. Robert Wallace Terras is first on the list.

This item was sent to the IBCC Digital Archive already in digital form. No better quality copies are available.

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To Andrew's daughter recollecting when she, as an eight year old, unveiled the church war memorial, sharing family news and requesting a photograph of Andrew's grave should she visit it.
Right page:
Top left, an airman standing…

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A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the flying corps in the First World War.

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A letter to Andrew's mother expressing sympathy and recalling a story from the Flying Corps in the First World War.

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Edited transcript. Gives personal details and service history. Enlisted in 1942.Pilot on 1473 Flight and 192 Squadron (100 Group) on Wellingtons. Starts with comments about first posting 1473 Flight which eventually merged with 1474 Flight to become…

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He describes a two year delay in joining the Royal Air Force, due to his reserved occupation making cables for barrage balloons. He covers recruitment and life during initial training, He recalls 'crewing up' with Harry Watkins (P), Doug 'Duggie'…

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A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.

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Letter to Thomas' mother advising that his nephew, Pilot Officer Alex Cassie, is a prisoner of war. He writes in the hope of similar good news being received in respect of the other crew member, including Thomas.

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