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Brian Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book
Brian Clarke’s RAF Navigator’s, Air Bomber’s and Air Gunner’s Flying Log Book, from 14 June 1943 to 14 January 1944, detailing his training and operations as an Air Gunner. He was stationed at RAF Morpeth (No. 4 Air Gunnery School), RAF Finningley…
Brian Clarke's Airman's service book
RAF Form 64 issued to Brian with brief details of his service record.
St Swithun's Prayer Book
The covers of a prayer book. In the frontispiece is a dedication to Geoffrey Herbert Clarke confirmed in the Church of St Michael, RAF Cosford.
Engineering notes
Engineering notes for a Boeing airframe.
F/MA Course II Engineering Notes
Engineering notes kept by GH Clarke.
FM/A Course III Engineering Notes
Notes kept by GH Clarke.
Volume IV Engineering notes
Notes kept by GH Clarke
FMA Course Vol V Engineering notes
Notes kept by GH Clarke
FMA Course Vol I Engineering notes
Notes kept by GH Clarke
FII A Course Engineering notes
Notes kept by GH Clarke
Brian Clarke's Service Record
RAF Form 543 issued to Brian with very brief details about his service life.
"B" Flight, "2" Squadron No 14 ITW
A group of trainee airmen arranged on the steps of a hotel. On the reverse are the details.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
A second copy has the names of each individual listed.
34 Course No 4 AGS Morpeth
A large group of trainees arranged in five rows.
On the reverse '34 Course No 4 AGS Morpeth June 6th to July 17th 1943'.
On the reverse '34 Course No 4 AGS Morpeth June 6th to July 17th 1943'.
Crew of Lancaster LM381 "E2"
Nine photographs.
#1, 2 and 3 Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Morren and family.
#4 Flight Engineer Sergeant Bootham, head and shoulders.
#5 Air Bomber Sergeant Jackson, head and shoulders.
#6 Navigator Sergeant Hickling 04 Oct 1943, head and…
#1, 2 and 3 Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Morren and family.
#4 Flight Engineer Sergeant Bootham, head and shoulders.
#5 Air Bomber Sergeant Jackson, head and shoulders.
#6 Navigator Sergeant Hickling 04 Oct 1943, head and…
Totaler Krieg
13 pages of German language leaflets
Brian Clarke's operations
A list of Brian's five operations with dates and flying times. On the reverse is a brief biography of Brian written by his mother.
The Last Flight
Dedicated to the crew of LM381. it includes details of Elsham Wolds and its squadrons then details events on the night Brian was killed. Included is a photograph of the graves of the five crew members who died that night.
Letter to Briain Clarke's father from Air Ministry
The letter advises that his son is missing on an operation.
Letter to Brian Clarke's father from Air Ministry
The letter informs Brian's father that his son is presumed dead.
Letter to Brian Clarke's father from Commanding Officer at Elsham Wolds
The letter expresses sympathy regarding the news that his son has not returned from an operation. On the reverse is a list of fellow crew members and their next of kin.
Letter to Brian Clarke's mother from Lilian Barclay
Lilian is the mother of Sgt Barclay, the second air gunner in the crew of Brian's Lancaster.
She writes about Christmas and stories about the crew.
She writes about Christmas and stories about the crew.
Memorial card
A memorial card for Brian Clarke with brief details of his life. Also an envelope addressed to Mrs J Clarke, his grandmother.
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'.
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'.
Letters from relatives of Brian Clarke's crew
Five envelopes