When 161 was formed it was commanded by Edward "Mouse" Fielden, who before (and after) the War was Captain of the King's Flight. During his time at Tempsford - which he later commanded - he was awarded the DFC and also the CVO from George VI.
In 1952 he was advanced to KCVO and in 1968 to GCVO. Remember, the Royal Victorian Order is in the personal gift of the Sovereign, and NOT the government.
Oh, and he's got a road in Benson OMQs (OFQs?) named after him.