Captain Robert Leslie Chidlaw-Roberts was a British World War I flying ace

Flying ace

A flying ace or fighter ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down several enemy aircraft during aerial combat. The actual number of aerial victories required to officially qualify as an "ace" has varied, but is usually considered to be five or more...

 credited with ten aerial victories.

Chidlaw-Roberts joined the Royal Flying Corps

Royal Flying Corps

The Royal Flying Corps was the over-land air arm of the British military during most of the First World War. During the early part of the war, the RFC's responsibilities were centred on support of the British Army, via artillery co-operation and photographic reconnaissance...

 in 1915. His first aerial duty was six months spent as an observer/gunner with 2 Squadron. He then underwent pilot training, and served in 18 Squadron from 18 May to 4 December 1916 as a Royal Aircraft Factory FE.2b pilot.

Honors and awards

Text of citation for the Military Cross (MC)

Lt. (T./Capt.) Robert Leslie Chidlaw-Roberts, Hants. R. and R.F.C.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He constantly attacked superior numbers of enemy aeroplanes. On one occasion he repeatedly attacked five enemy machines, driving among them and attacking each in turn at short ranges. On three other occasions he brought down enemy machines. He showed great skill and courage.

Reference

Pusher Aces of World War 1. Jon Guttman, Harry Dempsey. Osprey Pub Co, 2009. ISBN 1846034175, 9781846034176.