The medals of a Battle of Britain ace who survived being shot down five times are for sale.

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Pictured: One of the few - Squadron Leader Trevor 'Wimpy' Wade (pictured, third right)<br />
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The medals of a Battle of Britain hero who survived a bullet through his helmet and married a Hollywood star have sold for £220,000.<br />
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Squadron Leader Tony 'Bolshie' Bartley claimed at least 12 victories during World War Two.<br />
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After the conflict he became a Hollywood producer and married 'The King and I' actress Deborah Kerr.<br />
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His medals were sold at auction alongside those won by Sq Ldr Trevor Wade, another one of 'The Few'. His medals went under the hammer for £80,000.

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Pictured: One of the few - Squadron Leader Trevor 'Wimpy' Wade (pictured, third right)

The medals of a Battle of Britain hero who survived a bullet through his helmet and married a Hollywood star have sold for £220,000.

Squadron Leader Tony 'Bolshie' Bartley claimed at least 12 victories during World War Two.

After the conflict he became a Hollywood producer and married 'The King...
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