Navy Federal Credit Union

Flying with the Royal Air Force, Frederick Gillet became a World War I QUADRUPLE ACE, credited with shooting down 20 enemy aircraft (17 airplanes and 3 balloons) in aerial combat.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Division:

    Royal Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War I

    Lieutenant Frederick Warrington Gillet (AKA: Ernest Sidney Tooker), Royal Air Force, was awarded the British Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during World War I. When attacking a kite balloon, a two-seater guarding it advanced to engage him; Lieut. Gillett shot the machine down, and, turning to the balloon, which was being rapidly hauled down, he dropped two bombs at the winch and fired a drum into the balloon, which deflated but did not catch fire. In addition to this two-seater, this officer has accounted for two other machines and a kite balloon.
    BAR TO DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
    A pilot of great dash and skill who, since 3rd August, has destroyed twelve hostile aircraft. On 29th September, when on low-line patrol, he attacked three Fokkers, driving down one, which fell in flames.