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A letter referring to the night of the crash and George's subsequent escape via Switzerland. He was caught while trying to get to Spain and sent to Paris. After the war he worked for the post office in Calgary.

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A map of 41 POW camp locations. The key gives each camp's name and number.

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He writes that they are fed up.

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Gordon wishes them well and explains it is very hot. He signs the card as Navigator.

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Part of his message has been censored. He asks about folk back home and hopes he will be home soon.

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He has received parcels of cigarettes from home. It has been very hot.

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He is desperate for a cigarette parcel. He has been studying and hopes to be home soon.

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Part of a letter but only the address side.

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He asks for cigarettes. He is studying accounts.

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He is well and repeats his request for a pipe and also tobacco.

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He is well and asks for lots of letters. He mentions that they should receive a letter for his Caterpillar Club membership. He asks for shoes, slippers, tobacco and pipe.

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He has had no mail from home. He is well. He remains optimistic.

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He asks for mail, one or two pipes, khaki shorts, swimming trunks or football shorts and chocolate.

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He has had no mail from home. He cancels his request for shoes and shorts but is keen to get a pipe, tobacco and cigarettes.

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He has had mail and a cigarette parcel.

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He has received three parcels, in total. He is well. He especially liked the clothing parcel and cigarettes from his office.

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He is well but has not had much mail.

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He is well and has received letters. He asks for photos.

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He is well and has received a letter. He appreciates the pipe that he has recently received.
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