A family in York say they are having to sell off medals belonging to a World War Two veteran medals to pay for his care.
The family of a world war two hero is selling off his medals in order to fund his care home costs.
Wing Commander Branse Burbridge destroyed more than 20 enemy aircraft and was honoured by King George the sixth.
However, his son Paul, who lives in York, has told ITV News that his father's prized memorabilia must now go to the highest bidder.
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The family of a world war 2 veteran is selling his medals in order to pay for his care. Wing Commander Bransome 'Branse' Burbridge was the RAF's most prolific night-fighter pilot of the war, claiming 21 enemy kills. Now aged 93, he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and is in a private care home.
His son Paul, who lives in York, says the family is "reluctantly" selling the medals and old RAF flying jacket at auction, to raise £120,000 which will cover the cost of his care for the next six years, if necessary.
The sale comes as the Government confronts the challenge of how to pay for the rising cost of care for Britain's ageing population.
A family from York say they're being forced to sell their dad's World War 2 medals to pay for his care.
93-year-old Bransome Burbridge was an RAF fighter pilot who downed 21 Nazi planes, but his family say they're having to auction items off to pay for Alzheimers treatment.