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Letter to Connie Thornhill from B Parrott
She thanks her for her letter. She has heard from Teddy too. She asks about recovering his possessions from the RAF.
Caterpillar Club Lapel Pin
A pin issued to Ted for parachuting to safety.
Ted Thornhill's Caterpillar Club Membership Card
A card awarded by Ted for successfully parachuting to safety.
Congratulations from the Caterpillar Club
A card accompanying the Club lapel pin awarded to Ted.
Telegram from Connie Crowther to her Parents
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Coming home Sunday night
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Wedding Tuesday very quiet
Love Connie
Ted Thornhill's Copy of Birth Certificate
A copy of Ted's birth certificate.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Ted is a prisoner of war.
Letter to Connie Thornhill from Air Ministry
The letter advises her on her allowances.
Connie Thornhill's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520B issued to Connie.
Ted Thornhill's Service and Release Book
RAF Form 2520A issued to Ted Thornhill.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Mother from Central Depository
The letter advises that Ted's personal effects will be sent by train.
Letter to Connie Thornhill from Judy Mansbridge
Judy has just heard that Ted is a prisoner of war. She tells her news from her new station.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's wife, stationed at RAF Bitteswell, from a squadron leader at RAF Bitteswell
The writer regrets her husband is missing and advises her not to give up hope.
Ted Thornhill's Baptism Certificate
Ted's baptism certificate
Ted Thornhill's Identity Tags
Both sides of Ted's Dog Tags
Telegram to Ted Thornhill's Parents from Ted
The telegram advises that he has arrived back in England. Handwritten is 'Ted home from POW camp'.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He reminds his wife that he is writing on the day of their first wedding anniversary. He expresses love for her and says he hopes to be home soon.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Ted
He writes on their wedding anniversary.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.
Flight Sergeant Ted Thornhill's Keepsake Box
Six views of Ted's box used for storing badges.
#1 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front with flags of the USA, United Kingdom and USSR on the top.
#2 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front.
#3 is the side with Stalag IVB.
#4 is the back showing the…
#1 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front with flags of the USA, United Kingdom and USSR on the top.
#2 has F/Sgt Thornhill on the front.
#3 is the side with Stalag IVB.
#4 is the back showing the…
Ted Thornhill's Keepsake Box
Two views of Ted's box opened revealing its contents.
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
There is a head and shoulders portrait of Ted with his POW number, 16865, printed on. There is a post it note with 'POW Germany Ted Thornhill 1943-1945'.
Inside the box is a Caterpillar Club pin…
Telegram from Ted Thornhill to Connie Crowther
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Ted advises he has leave and Connie is asked to arrange their wedding on the 26th or as soon as possible.
Personal Prayers for those on Active Service
A booklet of prayers. It is annotated 'Thornhill. CE'.
Unused Prisoner of War Letter Card
A letter card for sending mail to prisoners.
RAF Badge
Ted's RAF badge