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The crew of LS-M (NF 958)
List members of George Thomson's crew. Two versions of the same photograph with seven airmen wearing battledress, two squatting in front holding hands while five stand behind. Captioned 'The crew of LS-M (NF 958) left to right - back row- George…
Drawings of Stalag Luft 7
Page 1 and 2 layout of camp and sketch of room 12. Page 3 and 4 drawings of people and camp scenes. Pages 5 and 6 repeat of page 1 and 2. Page 7 sketch of prisoner in room and page 8 people on room.
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Record for Lancaster 'LS-M' NF958
For NF958, Details operations flown with pilot and date. Failed to return from operation on 12 September 1944. Also records for NF987, NG168, and NG338 (not complete).
Record of Flight Sergeant Robert Kendal and Pilot Officer William Kendall
For Robert Kendall Records promotions, posting to 15 Squadron and sorties flown with F/S Overend, notes shot down and prisoner of war. Similar for William Kendall DFC with different crew on 15 Squadron. Completed tour of 31 operations.
Lancaster print
Colour print of side view of Lancaster B Mk 1, NF958, 'LS-0M'. 15 Squadron RAF Mildenhall. Includes squadron badge and battle honours as well as squadron history.
George Thomson
Full face portrait.
Letter to George Thomson's father from Chaplain and RAF Mildenhall
Extends sympathy over George being reported missing.
Envelope addressed to Wing Commander Watkins
Marked return to sender on Air Ministry instructions.
Envelope addressed to Wing Commander Watkins
Addressed to 15 Squadron Mildenhall - marked return to sender on Air Ministry instructions.
Award of DSO to Wing Commander William David Gordon Watkins
Newspaper cutting announcing award as well as previous award of DFM, DFC and mention in despatches. Included b/w photograph of him wearing tunic with observer brevet and flying helmet.
Seven airmen
Seven airmen wearing battledress with brevet, squatting and standing in front of a window. On the reverse 'Please return to G B Thomson'. Two versions of the same image.
Prisoner of war photograph
Full face portrait of George Thomson with number '18433'.
George Thomson prisoner of war document
Includes personal details and b/w full face photograph. Made out at Stalag Luft 7.
George Thomson prisoner of war document
POW card from Dulag Luft with personal information, photographs, next of kin and fingerprint.
Ex-air force prisoner of war association B C branch dinner menu
Menu for international reunion dinner in Canada. Includes list of guests, menu and cartoon.
90 Course, 3 Squad. 10 AGS. Barrow
65 course members wearing battledress and trainee flash in hat. On reverse, good luck messages and signatures.
William Carruthers, his aircrew, and ground crew
Seven aircrew and 3 ground crew beneath port inner engine of Lancaster, aircrew standing at rear, ground crew kneeling at front. On reverse, 'Bill Carruthers 2nd from right back row'.
William Carruthers and crew
Carruthers crew beneath port inner engine of Lancaster, Carruthers front row right. Crew wearing battledress. On the reverse, 'Just the crew'.
Sending letters and parcels to prisoners of war in general
Suggests using special air mail letter cards. How to address mail. Mentions Red Cross parcels and other contents that can be sent.
Royal visit
The King wearing uniform of marshal of the RAF, Queen and Princess front and centre of a large group of airmen.
Two photographs of Royal visit
Two versions of the same photograph, the bottom one is annotated with names. Both images show the Queen and Princess in the middle front of a group of airmen wearing battledress. Bottom one identifies some airmen: (F/E) D J Haynes, Jock White (WOp),…
Two photographs of Royal visit
Top - the King standing (centre) addressing airmen, The Queen and Princess stand to his left. Behind them are senior officers. Bottom photograph is the same but annotates with arrows: Gp Capt R H Young DSO, DFC, (Station Commander RAF Mildenhall);…
Flight Lieutenant John French DFC
Seven aircrew around the door of a Lancaster. Text reveals that Jonny French (standing second left) was pilot of Lancaster 'NG364, LS-P'. Lists ther remainder of crew. Mentions that Flight Sergeant Henry Bysouth joined the crew after the original…
Air and ground crew
Seven aircrew and two ground personnel standing and squatting in front of a Lancaster. Text indicates pilot Flight Lieutenant Wesble Perry DFC RAAF, Pilot Officer G Schmerberg, navigator, Flight Sergeant Park, WOp, Pilot Officer R Conway RAAF, bomb…
Bill Parke and Geoff Stokes
Flying officer William Parke (left) and his friend pilot Flying Officer Geoff Stokes standing in front of Lancaster 'LM238, LS-T' at RSF Mildenhall during 1944. Both completed tours and were awarded Distinguished Flying Cross.