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telegram orders re-join unit immediately. Medical certification that he had been vaccinated and fit to travel in the restricted area.

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Welcome to the RAF and notes selected for aircrew training. Explains how training will progress and other advice and information.

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For year 1943-1944. Filled out for required period. Statement of tax. Requirement letter.

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Report as ordered on 12 October 1942

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Had read that their son was prisoner of war and was pleased with the news. Hope that all was well with them.

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Made out for Sergeant Thomson for leave at home in Glasgow.

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Pre-printed card informing that he had been taken prisoner of war in Germany and was in good health. Would shortly go to another camp so don't write until new address

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MThomsonGB1572977-240131-47.pdf
Made out for unidentified member of Thomson family. Records of retailers for rationed items and rations signed off.

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Made out for George Thomson.

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Informs her that her son was now a prisoner of war and she would be entitled to payments and should continue to cash the orders in her RAF order book. Cancels a previous correspondence.

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Contains letter with extension of leave pending medical board. Date of board unknown, he would be informed when known. Food ration card for 21 days enclosed.

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Mentions playing rugby and gives results of matches played. All friends well.

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Starts with description of early childhood, growing up and attending school in the Glasgow area. Having been in the air training corps, he volunteers for the RAF. Briefly covers his training before joining 15 Squadron flying Lancaster from RAF…

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Writes in detail about his recent journey to York. Mentions not knowing results of exams but that one lad had failed and they were all feeling good.

EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430404.pdf
Writes that he was now back in Manchester. Describes and comments on his new location and situation. Compares his location unfavourably to Glasgow but pleased that there was more to see and do locally. Mentions discipline in the camp not being too…

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430410.pdf
Writes that he had sore feet after a march past for wings for victory week and covered 8 miles. Catches up with news from mail that he received about other American friend. Glad to hear about their news from their letter and comments on their…

EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430413.pdf
Notes receipt of their letters and enclosed photographs. Comments on the latter. Writes of his activities. Comments on their news from home. Briefly mentions exams and letters he had received.

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Notes receipt of their letters but not their parcel yet. Writes of his activities and colleagues. Comments on their news from home.

EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430427.pdf
Catches up with all his news and activities. Mentions volunteering for duty in the cook house. Says sending his parcel that afternoon. Reports arrival of a friend. Catches up with their news from home. Mentions navigators postings and speculates on…

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]430730.pdf
Pleased to get their letter with all their news. Now in his new camp and would let them know his new address. Says he passed his exams as had all his colleagues. Mentions colleagues from Scotland. Says he sent his parcel off. Catches up with their…

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]440817.pdf
Comments on their news from their latest letter. Writes a little of his activities including sleeping in until 4.00 pm and then going to the cinema. Mentions reading papers. Comments on war news and General Eisenhower's plea for extra effort and that…

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EThomsonGBThomson[Fam]440907.pdf
Reports arrival of letters and thanks them for sending on his disks. Mentions journey and then comments on their news. Comments of poor weather and rain. Says the crew are all in good form. War news was good and mentions that black out restrictions…

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Writes he is now in a camp with address as on front of card. Life was quite good due to red cross. Asks them to let his friends know.

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Hopes they had received his previous post card. Says he is fine and not to worry. Mentions learning bridge and study opportunities. Mentions four members of his crew in camp with him and Red Cross parcels. Ask to be remembered to family and friends…

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Says he is settled in camp with classes, games, and sing songs, time would soon pass. Mentions playing rugby.

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