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Letter to Brian Clarke's mother from Lilian Barclay
Lilian writes that she has had a postcard from the pilot, Morren. He described what happened and that it was a blow to lose his crew, his friends.
Per Ardua ad Astra
A poem about Royal Air Force aircrew.
Detail of Kollerbeck area
A map of the Kollerbeck area annotated with areas affected by debris and the location of a resident, Werner, who was helping with information about the crash.
On a second sheet is a sketch route of the Lancaster LM 381, annotated with final attack…
On a second sheet is a sketch route of the Lancaster LM 381, annotated with final attack…
Operation Brunswick Jan 14/15 1944
A series of five hand drawn sketches with details of towns and villages affected around Kollerbeck.
Sergeant Ben Boothman
Notes from a telephone conversation with Ben Boothman. He details the events of the night the Lancaster was shot down. The aircraft exploded as the two survivors were clipping on their parachutes.
Kollerbeck
A description of Kollerbeck and the surrounding countryside.
Kollerbeck Cemetery
Six photographs.
#1, 2 and 3 are of the graves of the five airmen who died. Dated July 1946
#4, 5 and 6 are views of Kollerbeck, dated 1946.
The view of Kollerbeck is repeated (twice) on a separate sheet.
#1, 2 and 3 are of the graves of the five airmen who died. Dated July 1946
#4, 5 and 6 are views of Kollerbeck, dated 1946.
The view of Kollerbeck is repeated (twice) on a separate sheet.
Imperial War Graves Commission - The War Dead Roll of Honour
Details of how the fallen servicemen will be memorialised. A form was enclosed to enable the purchase of a specific record.
British Legion War Graves visit
A form with details of a visit to Brian Clarke's grave, by his parents.
Visit by Brian Clarke's parents to Hanover cemetery
Nine photographs.
#1, 3, 4 and 5 are of Brian's grave. 1950 and 1953
#2 and 7 are of AE Unwin's grave (Digger).
#6, 8 and 9 are views across the cemetery.
#1, 3, 4 and 5 are of Brian's grave. 1950 and 1953
#2 and 7 are of AE Unwin's grave (Digger).
#6, 8 and 9 are views across the cemetery.
Visit to Brian Clarke's grave by his parents and AE Unwin's wife and mother
Four photographs taken in October 1957.
#1 is the central memorial.
#2 is a view across the rows of graves.
#3 is grave but not clear enough to determine the name.
#4 is the cemetery annotated 'Christmas card from Mrs Unwin'.
#1 is the central memorial.
#2 is a view across the rows of graves.
#3 is grave but not clear enough to determine the name.
#4 is the cemetery annotated 'Christmas card from Mrs Unwin'.
Christmas card of Whale Beach, New South Wales
A Christmas card sent to Brian Clarke's parents by Lynda.
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.
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'.
Memorial Service Luton Grammar School
A memorial service for the former pupils of the school, lost in the war.
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.
Brian, Home Guard, Geoff Air Training Corps
Two photographs of the Clarke brothers, dated 1943.
#1 Brian sitting with Geoff standing behind. Annotated 'B.19'.
#2 Geoff standing, annotated 'G.17'.
#1 Brian sitting with Geoff standing behind. Annotated 'B.19'.
#2 Geoff standing, annotated 'G.17'.
Brian Clarke biography
Brian's story told by his brother, Geoffrey's grand daughter. Louise goes into detail about his last operation. There are photographs taken at school and Brian in the Home Guard. Also there is a copy of his school report.
Brian Newspaper cutting
An envelope containing photograph, an air to air portside view of a Lancaster, and a newspaper cutting reporting that Brian is now believed killed in action.
Medal box
A box for Brian Clarke's medals
Compliments slip
A compliments slip accompanying Brian's medals.
Medals awarded to Brian Clarke
A list of 19 medals with three marked as awarded to Brian.
Brian Clarke's decorations
Brian's six medals - Air Crew Europe Star, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939 - 1945, Unofficial Bomber Command Medal, and RAF Service Medal.
Brian Clarke service summary
A list, with dates, of Brian's service in the RAF.
Brian Clarke
A head and shoulders portrait of Brian.