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Poem concerning Ron Schofield playing football
Three verse about playing for the flight, before being hit in the face by ball which broke his glasses.
The mission
He is flying into a bombing operation with the fear he may not return. The operation was a success, but the aircraft was damaged. He is homeward bound with relief. Compares the current bombing operation to London burning; thinks about his fellow…
Gratitude and appreciation
A booklet containing various documents including a certificate expressing thanks to Frederick Chr. Oscar Korvel for the help provided to evading combatants. Personal accounts of the events following the crash of a mine-laying Lancaster including the…
Aftermath
Recounts events following the crash of a Lancaster in Denmark, treatment of the two dead crew members and evasion of the survivors. Includes a photograph of Tommy at his wedding and a poem.
The spirit of a P.O.W.
Six verse poem about being prisoner of war.
George Thomson's prisoner of war diary
George Thomson’s prisoner of war diary in a wartime log supplied by the YMCA.
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Describes being shot down and includes a day-by-day account of his life as a prisoner of war from 11 November 1944 to 25 May 1945. Includes descriptions of sports and…
Martlet
A cartoon image and poem about the Martlet.
Remembrance - poem
Twenty-two line poem. Tells of people at remembrance of those lost flying operations in Lancaster.
High Flight
A poem describing the elation of flying, described as a thrilling experience that frees him from the confines of ordinary life. Notes the religious character of flight, pointing out that he feels closer to God. On the reverse 'the airman's prayer'.
Ladder to the Lancaster - poem
Ten verse poem. Tells of the route from enlistment to operating a Lancaster. Verses cover initial and flying training, crewing up, operational training flying, leaflet dropping, crew completion and heavy conversion unit, flying Halifax and then to…
News cuttings
Reporting on the death of Sub-Lieutenant Arthur Giles Blake, appointments and awards approved and the death of Flight Lieutenant M M Wayman.
Requiem for a Rear Gunner
Left page:A poem written for Sid Fox.Right page:Permanently awarding the The Pathfinder Force Badge to Acting Squadron leader A Muir, DFC.Additional information on Sydney Fox is available via theIBCC Losses Database.
Letter to Jamie Barr from Ted Richardson
Ted writes that he served with 61 Squadron at Skellingthorpe. He enclosed the poem about 'The Crew'.
The Crew (A Gunner's tale)
A poem and cartoons about a seven man crew.
Poetic tribute to Alf Taylor
A poetic tribute to Alf written by Wally, according to information supplied with the collection.
Sergeant BE Clarke
A file about Brian with various photographs and a sheet of text. Photo 1 is a head and shoulders portrait of Brian. Photo 2 to 8 are of the crew of his Lancaster. Photo 9 is two Lancasters, from the BBMF and Canadian Warplane Heritage, seen flying…
Sergeant Jackson Bomb Aimer
A file cover for Jackson and a poem, 'To Any Mother'.
Guard him, O God. No love of mine
Prays that God will look after him, saving him from harm.
Into the Silence
A poem about death.
The Lutonian
A magazine published in July 1944. It contains news, letters, exam and sports results, club news, poems, Brian Clarke is reported missing, news of old boys, annual dinner, annual general meeting, staff list and adverts.
The Dedication
A book with 'Brian' on the cover. Inside are two poems 'Per ardua ad astra' written by MD Bradley 2nd July 1944 and 'The Straight Air Gunner'.
The Straight Air Gunner
A poem about an air gunner. The poem is decorated with a 576 squadron crest, a photo of Brian and his brother Geoffrey Clarke, a Bomber Command crest and an air gunner brevet.
Per Ardua ad Astra
A poem about Royal Air Force aircrew.
Letter to Brian Clarke's mother from Sergeant E Redner
He apologises for not writing sooner due to his being on leave then being in hospital. Brian was his best friend and he hopes he is somewhere safe in Germany. He includes a poem 'Air Gunner'.
Letter to Brian Clarke's parents from Mr & Mrs Jackson
She apologises for the delay in replying. Her son was in hospital with Mrs Clarke's letter. The flight engineer, Benny Borthman had visited them.
Included is a poem 'To any mother'.
Included is a poem 'To any mother'.