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MHopperPC209938-191015-02.pdf
A summary of operations undertaken on the night of 20/21 March 1945. Details the part taken by 50 Squadron including pre take off routine, operations record, battle order, targets and casualties, including Lancaster ME441 W.

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Items associated with Tommy having been declared missing and evading. Includes an identity card, two letters and a telegram.

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Regrets expressed to Tommy's wife on hearing that he is missing. Advises that enquiries are being made and on receipt she will be advised.

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Tommy writes to his wife that he is safe and well In Sweden.

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Tommy's wife is advised that her husband failed to return from an operation. It mentions Tommy's previous 18 operational flights with the squadron and describes him as being 'a skilful and efficient wireless operator' and that he was popular on the…

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Seven airmen arranged in two rows in front of an aircraft with identification number ED562 on the fuselage. The pilot, standing back row second left is Sergeant Stan Slater; next right is navigator Sergeant G V Johnson and far right is engineer…

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Reporting on Tommy's safe return from his 43rd and final operation in which his aircraft was shot down and his evasion with Squadron Leader Slater. Mentions the Swedish people's view of ongoing hostilities. The report also says that Tommy's brother,…

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SAudisRJ[Ser#-DoB]v010001 B.pdf
Stanley Abbott’s Flying Log Book from 12th July 1943 until 23rd June 1944. Trained as an air gunner at No. 7 Air Gunnery School, 14 Operational Training Unit, 1485 Flight, 1654 Conversion Unit and No. 5 Lancaster Finishing School. Operational posting…

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MFaircloughT1077120-220817-07.pdf
Recounts events following the crash of a Lancaster in Denmark, treatment of the two dead crew members and evasion of the survivors. Includes a photograph of Tommy at his wedding and a poem.

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Description of the processes followed to trace missing men and determine whether they are prisoners of war.

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Notes concerning airmen missing or deceased. Covers dealing with private effects, family allowance, pay and pensions.

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In reply to her letter, Tommy's wife is advised that Thomas, having flown with Squadron leader Stan Slater on his first tour, was asked by Stan to go on the operation with him.

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Following the report that Tommy was missing his wife is advised that she can continue to cash the orders in her allowance book.

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Telegram to Tommy's wife advising that he is reported as missing. Advising that a letter and any other information will follow and saying no information is to be given to the press.

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Telegram label to Tommy's wife and telegram from Phyllis to Tommy's mother advising that Tommy has been reported missing. Advising that a letter was to follow.

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Notes that Mr and Mrs W Thomson had received a communication that their son was a prisoner of war and thanking friends for their enquiries.

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Conveys sympathy over George reported missing. Hopes they would hear better news.

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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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BFaircloughNTSFaircloughTv1.pdf
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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Offers sympathy on news that George was posted missing.

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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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Extends sympathy over George being reported missing.

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Mentions that George failed to return from an operational flight. Explains he was navigator and the aircraft was probably forced down. It could be two to three months before any further information could be obtained through the Red Cross. Asked to be…

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