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Writes that they were delighted receive a telegram informing them that George was safe as a prisoner of war. Hoped that they would get similar news of the other crew shortly. Comments on correspondence with families of other crew members.

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Letter from relation of B J Howarth (flight engineer) in reply to the Thomson's letter to them expressing sympathy that Barry and George were reported missing. Mentions that Barry had spoken of George. Stated that they had received a letter from bomb…

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From the officer looking after Georges personal effects at RAF Mildenhall. Expresses sympathy and explains the process for handling effects of those posted missing.

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Advising that her son, Herbert, is no longer on the dangerously ill list.

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Certification slip confirming understanding of Oxford Aircraft systems, signature illegible, dated 9 April 1944.

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Typed slip signed by Squadron Leader R Hughes, OC Flying, certifying that Flying Officer Gearon has been tested under Transport Command Categorisation Scheme and awarded provisional Category 'X'

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Six RAF aircrew, including Edward Gearon front centre. Note on reverse states 'Dad front centre, Bob Blood - navigator behind him, Taffy - rear gunner on his rt'.

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A map of Great Britain and North West Europe annotated with lines from RAF stations where Tommy was based to operational targets. The targets were Stettin, minelaying in the Baltic, Dortmund, Wuppertal, Essen, Oberhausen, Gelsenkirchen, Bochum,…

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Trainees, including E Gearon on left, outside a building, probably in United States. Handwritten note on reverse says 'Dad on left'.

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Tommy's great grand daughter describes his period of service. Includes the incidence when pilot Stan Slater's Lancaster was set on fire and he tried to dive to put the fire out but was unsuccessful. Tommy bailed out by parachute and was taken in by…

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Instructor on left, trainees on right, all wearing US uniform, trainees wearing RAF caps. Standing next to a Stearman training aircraft. Unidentified squadron watermark top right of picture, 'Fortune Favours the Bold'. Edward Gearon is standing in…

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Pilots flying log book for E M Gearon, covering the period from 2 April 1943 to 15 October 1953. Detailing his flying training, operations flown, instructor duties and post war flying duties. He was stationed at 4 British Flying Training School USAAC…

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

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Glad to hear that George was safe. Hope strain was not too much. Catches up with family gossip,

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Enclosing the questionnaire requested. Says plenty of time to complete ask for relevant photographs if possible.

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EClarkMThomson[Fam]441124.jpg
Noted that they had news that George was a prisoner of war. Hope he would be home soon.

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Advises not to send parcel until they have permanent camp address, which they hope he will receive soon.

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Offers sympathy on news that George was posted missing.

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Delighted George safe.

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Encloses gift from former pupils of Eastwood secondary school and offers seasons greetings.

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From hon sec of Eastwood secondary school F P association. Wishes him seasons greetings. Encloses gift of 10 shillings.

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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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EAmpthillMThomsonW441122.jpg
Pleased to hear that George was now a prisoner of war. Advises that all correspondence concerning him would be dealt with by the prisoners of war department at St James's Palace. They would provide information, how to communicate and how parcels…

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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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E[Author]Thomson[Fam]440920.jpg
Has just learned that George was missing and hopes they would hear that he was safe. Catches up with news and gossip.

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