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Mittelland Canal at Gravenhorst
Reconnaissance photo of the Mittelland Canal at Gravenhorst showing canal left to right with many bomb craters. Submitted with caption 'Reconnaissance photo of the Mittelland Canal at Gravenhorst, dated 14 January 1944, taken by an aircraft of 542…
E Renfrey’s South African Air Force Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
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E Renfrey’s Observer’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book from 20th June 1942 until 20th August 1945. During this time trained as an air gunner, navigator and bomb aimer.
Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…
Trained at Nos. 43 and 45 Air Schools , 16 Operational Training Unit and 1660…
Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book
Flight Lieutenant Keith Harris’ RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Book from 24 January 1942 to 28 January 1944, recording training and operations as a pilot. Also includes many technical documents including “Notes re compilation of logbooks”.
He was stationed…
He was stationed…
John Glashan’s Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Log Book
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John Glashan’s Flying Log Book from 19th October 1942 until 25th August 1944. He flew as a navigator. He trained with No. 3 Air Observers School in Canada. Attended No. 6 Elementary Flying Training School, 26 and 29 Operational Training Units and…
W Gall’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book
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W Gall’s Flying Log Book from 30th September 1942 until 27th February 1946. During this time trained and flew as a navigator. He trained at No. 9 (Observers) Advanced Flying Unit, No. 16 Operational Training Unit, No. 1661 Conversion Unit. Posted to…
Jack Whitehouse's memoir
Jack Whitehouse joined the RAF and trained as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner before joining 35 Squadron, Pathfinder Force, at Graveley, flying Halifax Mk II. His first operation was to a special target in northwest France and he was shot down during…
Letter to George Thomson from his mother
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Glad to hear that all his mail and parcels had now arrived. mentioned writing to Norman's mother. Has been anxious over sending money and asked if he had received it. Continues with general chat and had stared on another pair of socks. Comments on…
DFC didn't tell parents of new award
The article records that Albert did not tell his parents about his latest award.
Conversations with Peter Spoden
Talks of school time and members of the Hitler youth before the war. Comments on using "Himmelbett" and "Zahme or Wilde Sau" systems with some description of night fighter operations. Goes on to describe the Luftwaffe system for making claims of…
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Air Navigator’s Flying Log Book
Lionel Horner’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as an Air Navigator from 29th June 1942 until 10th September 1945.
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…
Navigation training at the Pan American Airways Navigation Section, Miami and then Advanced Flying Unit in England. Posted to 29…
Letter to Brian Clarke's father from Air Ministry
The letter advises that Brian is presumed to have lost his life.
After the facts - a surmise
Events the night Lancaster LM381 was shot down. It includes the fate of the two survivors from the Lancaster and their forced marches to prisoner of war camps.
Air Ministry instructions Jan 14/15 1944
A document with research detailing the events when Lancaster LM381 was shot down.
The Last Flight
The last flight of Lancaster LM381.
Notes Ben Boothman
Some information about the fate of Ben and the pilot after capture. Then a section on Ben's release.
Brunswick 14/15 January 1944
A summary of the raid on Brunswick, 14/15 January 1944. It includes the fate of the two survivors from the crew and the five who perished.
Artifact from Lancaster LM381
An artifact annotated 'Artifact from LM381 Lancaster bomber, E2, found Kollerbeck 1944, presented Nov 2015 to GH Clarke [Brian's brother].
Lost Crew of LM381
A list of the five crew members who died in Lancaster LM381 and a pressed flower.
Summary of the last flight of Lancaster LM381
A map of Germany showing where LM381 crashed and giving brief details of its last flight.
Brian Clarke's grave
A grave marked by a cross with Brian's name and rank, number and date of death.
My Surmise from all accounts
A summary of the events when Lancaster LM381 was shot down.
Greetings from Werner
Werner was an eye witness to the crash of Brian Clarke's Lancaster.
The last flight of Lancaster LM381
A description of the last flight of Brian Clarke's Lancaster. The text has been translated from German and has been stamped by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.
Next of kin crew Lancaster LM381
A list of the seven members of the crew with their names, duty, service number, religion and address.
Sketch map of Brian Clarke's last operation
The planned route to Brunswick.
There is a second copy with the outward route coloured blue and inward red.
There is a second copy with the outward route coloured blue and inward red.