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Three items relating to the loss of Ted's Lancaster. #1 is a note about the crew - 4 were killed and 3 baled out. #2 is the reverse of the note explaining that the WAAFs at Edith Weston were very kind to the Forces. Ted sold his logbook and medals to…

A card awarded by Ted for successfully parachuting to safety.

Both sides of Ted's Dog Tags

Ted's RAF badge

A pin issued to Ted for parachuting to safety.

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…

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…

A letter card for sending mail to prisoners.

A booklet of prayers. It is annotated 'Thornhill. CE'.

He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.

He writes on their wedding anniversary.

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.

The telegram advises that he has arrived back in England. Handwritten is 'Ted home from POW camp'.