I confess that I did not specifically note the wings worn, but I do seem to recall that there was a suggestion elsewhere that he had gained his wings with the Royal Naval Air Service, but I have no idea where the DSO and DSC pictured were real or imaginary . I did notice, however, that he was shown as wearing the Mercantile Marine War medal from WWI.
Incidentally, I believe that there is a huge difference between epaulettes and shoulder straps, although I see frequent references to the former as being worn by both Service and civilian aircrew when they are quite clearly the latter.....
Jack
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