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On the left a notice that a watch found amongst belongings was property of British Air Ministry and had been confiscated. On the right a German receipt made out to George Thomson. Mentions Stalag Luft 7.

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Includes personal details and b/w full face photograph. Made out at Stalag Luft 7.

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POW card from Dulag Luft with personal information, photographs, next of kin and fingerprint.

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Personal details with German headings. At bottom two head and shoulders images (front and side) of George Thomson. Captioned 'George Thomson at Dulag Luft after capture'. Thumbprint bottom right.

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Cemetery with grave crosses. One in front has inscription 'S Englische Flieger'.

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Ju 87 Pilots and operators guide

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Front has George Thomson's name and stamped officially interrogated. Reverse is German language form to be filled out with destination.

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Gives advice on use of all food and drink contained in Red Cross parcels. Repeated in Dutch, German, Croatian, French, Italian, and Polish

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Blank card addressed to the International committee of the Red Cross Geneve. Intended for PoW to fill out.

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German proclamation pamphlet

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German document about the plot against Hitler was organised by a small clique of former generals and lists them. In addition other German language news.

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Includes personal details, next of kin, dates and camps. Includes full face photograph.

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Unfinished letter. Just a few lines saying he was still OK, but not much to do. Says was getting lazy but should snap out of it when he got home.

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Still in best of health. Not much to do Mentions film and playing cards.

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Stamped recovered PoW mail from Europe recently received by British Post Office. Describes Christmas day in camp. Mentions football match and recent film show. Keeps up with domestic issues.

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Writes of recent entertainment. Mentions other people he has sent letters.

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Stamped recovered from Europe recently received by British Post Office. Writes they were expecting to enjoy Christmas and new year. Mentions recent cinema film seen. Mentions other activities in camp. Says he was fit and in best of spirits. Sends…

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Writes that they were having armistice day service and there was snow on the ground. Says he was fit and had plenty to do. Comments on cooking and good food situation. Mentions cigarette ration and classes going well. Asked to be remembered to…

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

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Writes he was still going strong a busy in classes. Has applied for text books through Geneva. Bridge was going well. Asks after all at home.

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Vertical aerial photograph of Staryi Saltiv with caption in German. Several features along the Donets River are numbered and circled. Handwritten annotation 'Starys - Ssaltoff' on lower right side of image. Handwritten annotation on reverse "etwa…

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President Roosevelt’s address to the American people is reproduced. He describes the steps being taken to respond to what he calls an unprecedented national emergency, preparing the military, navy and civil protection to protect American interests…

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The leaflet reflects on the RAF’s impact on the German war industry from 1941 to 1943, forcing it to move to the East as a result of its more explosive bombs and longer flight capabilities with the Stirling and Liberator.

An explanation is…

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Overleaf are memorial crosses with the names of Rotterdam, Warsaw, Leuven and Amiens, stating underneath: “Total war against the weaker did not hurt you”.

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The leaflet points out that Hitler’s occupation of countries and, often, civilian deaths have led to anger and revenge against his soldiers, police officers and officials. The Germans are given uncomplimentary nicknames and activities against them…

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