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Reported missing
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Message to Thomas' mother informing that he is missing following an air operation.
Rows of airmen
A group of 48 airmen in uniform, 46 wearing side caps and 2 with officer caps. They are arranged in four rows on grass with a terrace of residential buildings with chimneys beyond. Thomas is second right in the third row from the front. On reverse,…
Alex is a prisoner of war
Letter to Thomas' mother advising that his nephew, Pilot Officer Alex Cassie, is a prisoner of war. He writes in the hope of similar good news being received in respect of the other crew member, including Thomas.
Receipt for log book
Acknowledgement of Thomas' flying log book. Annotated '1061081 - W/O - McMahon,T'.
Response to a request
Enclosing Thomas' flying log book together with acknowledgement of receipt card.
General questionnaire for British/American ex-prisoners of war
Debrief questionnaire. Gives personal details of Warrant Officer Thomas McMahon including list of the prisoner of war camps and hospitals he was in as well as his state of health, lectures attended before capture and interrogations after capture.…
Thomas McMahon's observer's and air gunner's flying log book
Observer's and air gunner's flying log book for Thomas McMahon covering the period 29 December 1940 to 31 August 1942. Details his training and operational duties. He flew one night time and one daylight operation with 77 Squadron in Whitley aircraft…
RAF badge
Black badge of an eagle with outstretched wings.
Thomas McMahon's service record
Form 543, record of Thomas McMahon's personal and service history, from 25 July 1940 to 29 January 1946.
Thomas McMahon's service and release book
Warrant Officer Thomas McMahon's service and release book from 26 August 1940 to 29 January 1946.
Merry Xmas
Christmas greetings sent by Thomas to his mother. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers, a sketch of a guard tower with fencing in woods and a map of Great Britain. Printed 'A Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year' and 'Drawn by K.V.Wood, P.o.W.…
Young airman
Half portrait of Thomas in his uniform and half cap. On reverse is a stamp reading 'Portrait BB Promenade Blackpool Phone 2188 No.4893' and 'Thomas McMahon'.
Reported missing
To Thomas' mother advising that he has been reported missing from operations after nothing was heard from the aircraft following take off. A list of contact details for the other crew members, Pilot Officer A Cassie, second pilot Sergeant G E…
Bible
Inscribed to 'A.C.2. 1061081. Tom McMahon' and including a message from the King to all serving in the forces and 'all people engaged in the defence of the realm'. The Royal Air Force emblem, with motto 'Per Adua Ad Astra', is imprinted on the front…
The State Studios
Head and shoulder portrait of Thomas McMahon, on the right, with another man, held inside a cover. Both are in uniform and Thomas has his air gunners brevet. On the reverse is printed 'The State Studios 581 London Road Glasgow and 18 Aug 1945', also…
Three services
Thomas McMahon wearing uniform, sitting on the right, with a man wearing army uniform and a third standing man in naval uniform. On the reverse is stamped 'The State 581 London Road Glasgow, .S.E. 1 May 1945' and annotated 'Thomas McMahon on the…
Sergeant McMahon's address book
A compilation of names and addresses. Includes Thomas' service and prisoner numbers and identifies his camp barrack as 17A.
Thomas prisoner of war
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Message to Thomas' mother advising that her son was a prisoner of war having been rescued from the sea.
Goldfish membership
Envelope, addressed to Thomas' mother, with membership card made out to Sgt. T. McMahon and signed by Charles A Robertson. It has an abstract collage showing the outline of England and Wales, the night sky with stars, an aircraft, parachute, dinghy…
Goldfish badge
A depiction of the outline of a goldfish, with white wings flying above blue waves.
In the camp
A group of 25 airmen in uniform, all with side caps. outside a wooden building with brick foundations and glass windows. They are arranged in rows with three sitting cross legged on the ground, four sat behind, 13 standing and five standing on a…
In the doorway
A group of five airmen standing in the open doorway of a wooden building. One man is crouching on the ground with the others standing behind. One man has his arms around two of the others. All are bareheaded and in uniform. Above the door is a sign…
Thomas McMahon
Thomas, in uniform and side cap, standing on the path outside a two storey building. Further buildings are in the background. On the reverse; "Thomas McMahon".
Five airmen
Two crouch on the ground with three men standing with their arms around each other. Thomas is crouching front left. The group are outside a two storey building with open metal framed windows. On the reverse: 'Parachute No. R105549 Harness No. 555'…
With four smokers
Four airmen, all holding cigarettes, sat in front of a man with pilot's brevet standing left and Thomas standing right. Thomas has his hand on the shoulder of the man, also with pilot's brevet, sat in front of him. Thomas and the other three men have…