A rare South African Fighter Pilot's group for Korea awarded to Captain J. H. Naude, South African Air Force

1939-45 STAR; WAR MEDAL; AFRICAN SERVICE MEDAL, these three officially named;SOUTH AFRICAN KOREA 1950-53 (Lt.); U. N. KOREA (Lt.); U. S. A., DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, reverse officially named; U.S.A., AIR MEDAL, with oakleaf cluster for second award; SOUTH KOREAN SERVICE MEDAL, the group mounted court style for display, very fine and rare (8)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The AA Upfill-Brown Collection.

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Sold with the original framed certificate for the D.F.C. (U.S.) and copies of citations and service record confirming all awards. Captain John Henry Naude was born in East London, 19 September, 1924. He was apupil pilot from 18 February 1943 to 16 June 1944, and received his commission in the rank of 2 Lieutenant on 17 June, 1944. He was promoted Lieutenant, 17 December 1944, and Captain, 1 December 1955, which rank he held until his retirement in 1960. He volunteered for service in Korea, arriving in Tokyo on 18 February 1952, and acted as Flight Commander with the temporary rank of Captain. He was awarded the American D.F.C. and Air Medal with first cluster. The citation for the D.F.C. reads: 'Captain John H. Naude distinguished himself by extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot, 2 Squadron, South African Air Force, on 21 May 1952. Leading a flight of four F-51 type aircraft on a close support mission against mortar positions and bunkers, Captain Naude directed a series of devastating attacks which resulted in the destruction of three mortar positions and four bunkers. The 75 percent coverage obtained on this mission, which seriously damaged the enemy's potential, was largely due to Captain Naude's aggressiveness and skilful leadership. Through his keen airmanship and devotion to the best interests of the United Nations cause, Captain Naude reflected great credit upon himself, the South African Air Force, and the Far East Air Forces. '