Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd | |
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Born | Folkestone, Kent | 5 February 1913
Died | 24 January 1996 Rustington, West Sussex | (aged 82)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1936–1958 |
Rank | Wing commander |
Unit | No. 49 Squadron RAF No. 44 Squadron RAF |
Battles / wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
Wing Commander Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd, VC (5 February 1913 – 24 January 1996) was a Royal Air Force bomber pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.