The story
| Crewmember | Squadron Leader W C Riches |
|---|---|
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Service number | unknown |
| Awards | DFC* |
| Date as recorded | 5-6-07-44 |
| Date range | unknown |
| Squadron / unit | 635 |
| Aircraft | Lancaster III (ND895, code F2-W) |
| RAF station / departure | Downham Market |
| Time | 23:07 |
| Location / duty / target | Wizernes |
| Incident | Crashed at Millam {Nord} |
| Fate | Killed |
| Buried or commemorated | Millam Cem |
| Command | Bomber Command |
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