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Trainee airmen and Ted Darnell
Group of 27 trainees wearing RAF greatcoats with Leading Aircraftman rank. On reverse, 26 signatures.
Sergeant Ted Darnell and other trainees
Group of eleven trainees in uniform wearing Leading Aircraftman rank. Sergeant Darnell is second from left, back row. On reverse, ten signatures.
Newspaper cutting - St Andrew Society in Germany
Tells of formation of St Andrew Society at Stalag Luft 7, Bankau, Upper Silesia. Mentions meeting held by this prisoner of war branch. Provides some information on members and camp.
Newspaper cutting - Planes snatched doomed airmen from the sea
Relates story of Two crews rescued. The first when a Lancaster crew saw lights in sea and signalling air sea rescue who recovered seven exhausted airmen. The second a Lancaster crew ditched a badly shot up bomber were rescued by a fishing vessel…
Account of being shot down and prisoner of war
Shot down 12/9/44. Captured after 8 days. List camps Dulag Luft, Stalag Luft 7 and Stalag IIIIA. Liberated by the Russians.
Note that George Thomson was a prisoner of war
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.
Reference for George Thomson from Union Bank of Scotland
Notes George wishes to obtain commission in RAFVR. Gives note of employment, qualifications and character.
A day with an RAF recruit
Lists activities from 0600 hours until lights out at 2030 with appropriate humorous religious quotes.
You should also bring
Lists to bring: civilian clothing, a large suitcase (for return of civilian clothing) marriage and birth certificates.
Explanation for clothing coupons
Handed to officer/airman leaving the service. Explains issue of civilian clothing warrant does not refer to civilian clothing coupons. Must apply to local food office for civilian clothing coupons.
RAF volunteer reserve notice paper
To George Thomson notice that he had offered to join RAF volunteer reserve. Gives conditions of service.
Postponement of calling up for service
To George Thomson. Explains current situation and states he would be required to report in accordance with instructions contained in notice issued by air officer records. In the meantime he is to remain on the reserves with no pay or allowances. Do…
Message from Commander-in-Chief Flying Training Command
Covers objectives of training and expected performance and behaviour.
Posting notice
Posting notice with instructions for George Thomson to report to RAF Methwold. Leave granted before reporting.
Prisoner of war parcel contents list
Form for parcel to George Thomson sent by his father with contents listed. Mostly clothes, shaving, tooth cleaning and grooming kit.
Letter to Mrs Thomson from the Red Cross
Informs her that they know definitely that George was a prisoner of war and give address she should use for letters and parcels.
Letter to George Thomson from the union bank of Scotland Ltd.
Informs him he had been admitted a member of the officers' superannuation and provident fund of the union bank of Scotland. I addition provides information on life insurance provided.
Letter to George's father from A Stephen
Delighted to receive his card and news that George was a prisoner of war.
Letter to George's father from the British Legion
Conveys sympathy over George reported missing. Hopes they would hear better news.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that George would now be classified as a prisoner of war.
Letter to George's father from J Morrison
From assistant general manager of the union bank of Scotland stated he was delighted at the news that George was a prisoner of war.
Letter to George's father from the Air Ministry
Informs him that as a result of change of policy affecting aircrew prisoners of war, George was promoted to flight sergeant.
Letter to the Thomsons from W Howarth
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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.
Letter to the Thomsons from W Howarth
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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…
Letter to George's father from M Halligan
From the officer looking after Georges personal effects at RAF Mildenhall. Expresses sympathy and explains the process for handling effects of those posted missing.