Roderick Learoyd

Roderick Alastair Brook Learoyd
Born(1913-02-05)5 February 1913
Folkestone, Kent
Died24 January 1996(1996-01-24) (aged 82)
Rustington, West Sussex
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Air Force
Years of service1936–1958
RankWing commander
UnitNo. 49 Squadron RAF
No. 44 Squadron RAF
Battles / warsSecond World War
AwardsVictoria 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.