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The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Knight Commander; Distinguished Service Order with Second Award Bar; Military Cross with Second Award Bar; Air Force Cross; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; General Service 1918-62, Kurdistan; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937.
The amazing exploits of a fearless World War One flying ace can be revealed after his bravery medals emerged for sale for £25,000.
Air Vice Marshal Sir Matthew 'Bunty' Frew, of 45 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, officially claimed 23 kills during the conflict.
But in reality his total was likely far higher as he often gave credits for victories to junior colleagues which were really his own to boost their confidence.
He would put himself in harm's way to protect them during dogfights whenever enemy aircraft got on their tail.
Pic: Spink&Son/BNPS
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Knight Commander; Distinguished Service Order with Second Award Bar; Military Cross with Second Award Bar; Air Force Cross; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; General Service 1918-62, Kurdistan; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937.
The amazing exploits of a fearless World War One flying ace can be revealed after his bravery medals emerged for sale for £25,000.
Air Vice Marshal Sir Matthew 'Bunty' Frew, of 45 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, officially claimed 23 kills during the conflict.
But in reality his total was likely far higher as he often gave credits for victories to junior colleagues which were really his own to boost their confidence.
He would put himself in harm's way to protect them during dogfights whenever enemy aircraft got on their tail.
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