R.A.F. Station,

Tempsford, Sandy

Beds.

14^th August 1944

Dear Mrs Wilkinson,

            Your letter, just received, brought good news indeed.  We had heard unofficially that all was well, but the story was unconfirmed and I deemed it better not to write unless I was absolutely certain.

            Anyway, it is good news and I am voicing the feeling of the many in the squadrons when I say they will want to share your good news.  Please do not assume that as soon as a man is missing that his name is never mentioned again, for they are often discussed, and the hope expressed that they are safe and well and at the worst prisoners.  It will not be for long now and let us hope it will be over by Christmas, as well it might be.         

            My renewed good wishes,

Sincerely Yours

G.J. Holdcroft

S/Ldr.

F/O Clark & F/O Carson, pilot & navigator, are also safe & a 4^th whose name I haven’t had yet.

That makes 4 out of the crew.

G.J.H.