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Coloured chart showing part of West Coast of Scotland

Made out for Edwin Thomson and indicating he had attended a course of instruction in ambulance work and had passed examination on first aid.

Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.

From Belfast to Glasgow

Blank form post office receipt for parcel post to Scottish branch Red Cross society, prisoners of war parcels department.

Informs him he had been admitted a member of the officers' superannuation and provident fund of the union bank of Scotland. I addition provides information on life insurance provided.

Delighted to receive his card and news that George was a prisoner of war.

From assistant general manager of the union bank of Scotland stated he was delighted at the news that George was a prisoner of war.

Glad to read in the paper that his son was safe.

Noted that they had news that George was a prisoner of war. Hope he would be home soon.

Offers sympathy on news that George was posted missing.

Delighted George safe.

Has just learned that George was missing and hopes they would hear that he was safe. Catches up with news and gossip.

Answers George's letter to them requesting information about the grave of a New Zealand airmen. Gives location of Flying Officer Norman Overend 422090 RNZAF in Durnbach war cemetery, Germany. Gives information for travelling to cemetery.

Addressed to 15 Squadron Mildenhall - marked return to sender on Air Ministry instructions.

Head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with navigator brevet, medal ribbons and a side cap.

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

Handwritten entry at bottom of printed form and on reverse.

Made out from Cosford to Glasgow, Note was only valid when attached to a leave pass. Conditions on the reverse.

For travel between Great Britain and Northern Ireland or Eire. Includes b/w photograph

Circular from the domestic members of the association to members of staff in H M force. Gives information about the current bank, including ration of male to female with greater numbers of the latter. Opportunities for jobs, refresher training and…

Explains system for parcels including: food parcels, tobacco and cigarettes, cost of parcels, clothing, next of kin quarterly parcels, invalid comforts, educational books, indoor recreations, sports equipment.

How to write letters, how to address, enclosures allowed. Telegrams not allowed.

List articles which may be sent, those allowed for civilians only and articles which may not be sent in next of kin parcels.

Covers everything families might want to know about: food parcels, tobacco and cigarettes, next-of-kin parcels, books and games, medical comfort parcels, correspondence, postage, newspaper cuttings, photographs, telegrams, and miscellaneous. Separate…