CLARKE Peter John

  • First Name(s):
    Peter 
    John 
  • Surname:
    CLARKE
  • Service Number:
    575039
  • Rank:

    Flight Lieutenant

  • Conflict:
  • Service:
    Air Force
  • Air Force:
    Royal Air Force
  • Air Force Unit:
    RAF Defford
  • Former Units:
    None
  • Date of Death:
    23rd October 1953
  • Age At Death:
    30
  • Place of Death:
    Unknown
  • Place of Burial:
    Pershore Cemetery, Worcestershire, England, Grave T. 148.
  • Place of Birth:
    Unknown
  • Home Town:
    Unknown
  • Casualty's Relatives:
    Unknown
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Further Information About CLARKE Peter John

Born 9th June 1923.

Peter Clarke was killed along with Squadron Leader William Allinson when the Canberra B2 aircraft they were flying encountered a bird strike on take-off from Soudon, Exeter, Devon.  This resulted in the loss of starboard engine power, a forced landing was rejected due to housing below so the pilot opened up the remaining engine, lost control and crashed at Clyst Honiton near Exeter killing both men.

Source for additional information:  http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=20744

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