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Starts by stating that one of the most hazardous operations flown by bomber command were lone aircraft flying supplies to support resistance forces in occupied Europe. He recounts Richard Wensley's early life, joining ATC, training as a flight…

Richard Wensley’s Royal Air Force Flying Log Book as Flight Engineer from 27th June 1943 until 28th September 1946. Posted to 1657 Conversion Unit and then 214 Squadron for operations. In November 1943 posted back to 1657 Conversion Unit.…

Hand drawn French birthday card with RAF roundel. Submitted with caption '21st birthday card 15 Jun 44'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman and girl. Submitted with caption 'Madame Miannay and her daughter'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Two men and an woman standing in front of a horse. Submitted with caption 'unknown farm labourers Flixecourt'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor

Rear quarter view of a Stirling with squadron letters 'XY-T' parked on airfield. Submitted with caption 'Stirling III EH906 XY-T C Flt 90 sqn Wratting Common'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Head and shoulders portrait of Richard Wensley wearing open neck shirt sitting at a table with glasses and mug. Submitted with caption 'Wensley, Richard c.2006'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

French identity card made out for Emile Dufour with photograph of Richard Wensley and stamps. Submitted with caption 'Richard Wensley's forged identity card as Emile Dufour'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Eight men wearing suits and tie, standing in line in a road in front of a brick building. Man in centre is holding flowers. Submitted with caption 'Flixecourt's hidden airmen including Richard and Norman after liberation Flt Lt Jeka holding flowers'.…

Two airmen in shirtsleeves standing with a woman and a boy in front of a tree. Submitted with caption 'Madame Miannay who hid Richard and Norman for a time, with her son'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Half length image of two airmen in civilian attire standing with arms folder in front of a tree. Submitted with caption 'Richard Wensley & Norman Cartwright during their time as farm labourers in Flixecourt'. Additional information kindly provided by…

Half length image of two airmen in shirtsleeves standing in front of wooden gate. Submitted with caption ' Richard Wensley right with unknown airmen in the yard of Flixecourt Co-op'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Seven men, four standing and three squatting, all in front of wooden doors. Submitted with caption 'Richard Wensley top right, Norman Cartwright bottom left'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.

Head and shoulders portrait of a warrant officer wearing tunic with flight engineer brevet. Submitted with caption 'Wensley, Richard'. Additional information kindly provided by the donor.