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Exhibit at Newark Air Museum
Exhibit displaying wooden cross from Eric Bailey's grave. There is a framed head and shoulders photograph of Sgt Bailey in uniform on the left of the cross and a framed account of his death on the right of the cross.
'Sgt. Bailey was killed…
'Sgt. Bailey was killed…
Brian Clarke's grave
A grave marked by a cross with Brian's name and rank, number and date of death.
Letter to Brian Clarke's parents from the British Legion
The letter contains instructions for their visit to Brian's grave.
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.
Copy of letter from Miss Adamson
A description of a visit to Kollerbeck cemetery. She describes the five graves and their location.
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.
Verification of name
Requesting verification of Victor's name and other particulars.
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'.
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.
British Legion War Graves visit
A form with details of a visit to Brian Clarke's grave, by his parents.
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.
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.
Memorial card
A memorial card for Brian Clarke with brief details of his life. Also an envelope addressed to Mrs J Clarke, his grandmother.
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.
Conversation with Les Giddings
Speaks a little about training and mentions cross country with Leonard Cheshire as pilot. Mentions first operation to Kassel. Gives details of aircraft involved on Leipzig operation including high loss rates. States he did not know what went wrong…
Leslie Giddings memoir
Gives account of his last operation to Leipzig on 19/20 February 1944. Commences with brief description of his join up and training. Mentions operations to Kassel and Berlin with 7 operations completed before Leipzig. Lists crew for Leipzig…
Sgt J R Anyan (Observer) 106 Squadron
A summary of the RAF career of Sergeant Dick Anyan (1259839) written by his nephew. Details are provided of two operations flown in a Handley Page Hampden (P4398) with 106 Squadron. On an operation to bomb Emden Dick Anyan's fellow airmen were:…
Tribute to a war hero
Top left: Horace, in uniform, gloves and peaked cap. He is flanked by a woman in glasses and hat and a man in a bowler hat.
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Top right: A chipmunk in flight,
Bottom right: View of a church and a map of Huntingdon District.
Bottom left: Ticket…
Norman Piercy - Research Notes
A brief biography of Norman's service in the RAF. Included are details of George Davis.
Notification of death
A notice that Kenneth Steven was reported missing and is presumed dead.
Cross marking Kenneth Smith's grave
Two white crosses, the one in front is marked 1881097 Sjt [sic] K J B Smith RAF 7 Mar 45. On the reverse 'before god, we remember him, with thankfulness and pride'.
War graves and 22 airmen
Top: photograph of war graves in the Catholic Cemetery at Oberkirchen. The names of two airmen (members of Charles Hilder's crew) are legible on graves in the foreground. One cross marked: '1575537 SJT. NEWMAN. RAF K/A 24.3.44'. Second cross…
Letter from the Air Ministry to Charles Hilder's wife
Letter confirming that Charles Alfred Hilder is believed to have lost his life as a result of air operations on the night of 24/25 March 1944. States that the International Red Cross Committee have forwarded an official German list stating that…
Letter from British Red Cross Society to Charles Hilder's wife
Letter informing Mrs Hilder that her husband (Sergeant C A Hilder, 1397651) and Sergeant E W J Warren, Sergeant J J McDonough and Flight Sergeant J A Newman have been buried in the catholic cemetery at Oberkirchen. Also states that the remaining…
Letter to Kenneth Smith mother from the imperial war graves commission
Notification that the permanent memorial engraved with the personal inscription chosen by her was now in place. Asks whether she would like to contribute to the cot of engraving.