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

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Informs him that his son Sgt George Thomson was missing as a result of air operations on night 12/13 September 1944,

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Asks whether they had received George's personal effects as they had received their son John's (J Jones crew member). Assuming that both were safe. Glad they liked photograph and would lend them negative if required. Relates story of friend who's…

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Covers how the names of those who lose their lives or are wounded or reported missing while serving with the RAF will appear in official casualty lists published in the press. Warns about publication of any details giving information to enemy which…

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A head and shoulder portrait of Richard with this air gunner's brevet next to the crest of 61 Squadron followed by operations records and reports.

Richard took part in 22 operations to Berlin, Frankfurt, Hagen, Hannover, Kassel, Leipzig, Mannheim,…

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Letters written to be read by her husband on his return from the war. She discusses events in Freiburg, and her feelings about them.

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Addressed via New Zealand Base in the Strand London. Returned to sender as the addressee was reported and missing believed killed. Congratulates him on his commission and promotion and pleased to hear he enjoyed his tour of the north of England.…

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A letter to John's mother advising her of the findings of the investigation into the crash in which John died.

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In reply to Mrs Holden's enquiry they express their sympathy at her loss. They provide details of when and where John and his crew crashed and died.

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Jack writes that he returned to base safely and in time for breakfast. Five of his colleagues have been located by the Red Cross, as prisoners. The weather has been cold and wet.

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Jack writes expressing sorrow for her lousy week with Brenda being ill. They had a social event in honour of a squadron member who has gone missing and is married with four kids. They had speeches and a raffle.

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Learned from his mother that George had been posted missing. Hoping for the best and offers deepest sympathy.

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Writes that he thanks him for letter and heard their sad news. They hope they would soon get news that he was safe. Says he mentioned George's name to the chief inspector and would write when he returned. Sends thoughts to Mrs Thomson.

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Writes that she had been ill and suffered great shock. Mentions that her cousin had approached the Red Cross and passed on her address and would let her know if they found out anything. Passes on her sympathy and would pass on any information from…

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Notifies them that their son, Sergeant George Buchanan Thomson was missing as a result of air operations on night 12/12 September 1944 when the Lancaster aircraft in which he was the navigator set out to bomb Frankfurt was not heard from again. Does…

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Writes that he had heard the good news about George. While they had no doubt had a difficult time, now would have some comfort that he was out of the war. Says he would look them up when he came home.

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Writes that regulations do not permit him to supply the names and addresses of the next of kin of his son's crew. He does supply the crews names and if Mr Thomson would care to write to them and send the letter to him, he would forward them on. List…

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Writes she was happy to learn George was safe and hoped that he same result was true of her husband. She wanted to write to her husband's parents with the Thomson's news believing it would give them hope as well.

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Explains that her husband was the bomb aimer on George's aircraft. Writes that she thought it a good idea to write to the mothers and wives of the other crew members, so that if anyone gets any news they could pass it on. Says she will pass on…

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Thanks them for keeping in touch and writes they are enclosing a photograph of the crew. They promised that they would share any news and hopes that that would be reciprocated. Mentions copy with waiting for news and states that they have written to…

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Writes that the best news they had ever received that George was safe though a prisoner. Mentions how sad they were when heard he was missing. Consoles them over time they had to wait for news. Hopes war would soon be over and George would be back…

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Provides information with regard to his voluntary allotment in payment to her in view of the fact that her son, Sergeant G B Thomson had been posted as missing. Payment would be allowed for 17 weeks from the date of him going missing. Provides…

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Writes they was sorry to hear that George was missing and hoped the Thomsons would soon have good news and that they would pass it to her. Passes on her own family news about relation somewhere in the South Pacific.

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Writes that she had been ill and asks after them. Mentions her baby's progress. Catches up with other correspondence and asks for an address of another crew member's family. Comments that Christmas will be lonely with missing loved ones. They are…

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Expressing sympathy for the news about their son and that she would pass on any news she got to them. Mentions she has a baby and is staying near the aerodrome as she had been bombed twice by V1. States her husband was the rear gunner on the night…

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