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Captain Cyril Ridley <br />
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The medals of a World War One flying ace who dived down to just 10ft to attack German trenches have emerged for sale for £9,000.<br />
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Captain Cyril Ridley flew over 200 operations in Sopwith Triplanes and Camels over the Western Front, claiming 11 victories.<br />
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Capt Ridley, a child flying prodigy, was a master at low-level strafing and would descend below the height of treetops towards enemy positions while dodging anti-aircraft fire.

BNPS.co.uk (01202 558833)
Pic: Spink&Son/BNPS

Captain Cyril Ridley

The medals of a World War One flying ace who dived down to just 10ft to attack German trenches have emerged for sale for £9,000.

Captain Cyril Ridley flew over 200 operations in Sopwith Triplanes and Camels over the Western Front, claiming 11 victories.

Capt Ridley, a child flying prodigy, was a master at low-level strafing and would descend below the height of treetops towards enemy positions while dodging anti-aircraft fire.