They asked Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson to make a plaque in 1942 in honour of the 'Tiger' Squadron of the RAF. He took pride in his commission and the detail includes his trademark mouse on the top.

Dozens of master furniture-maker Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson’s pieces are going to auction with one expected to fetch up to £10,000 in Yorkshire next week. The carved oak figure of Mr Toad ...