Roderick Aeneas Chisholm
Roderick Aeneas Chisholm | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 November 1911 Bridge of Allan, Scotland |
| Died | 7 December 1994 (aged 83) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Service years | 1930–1935 1939–1946 |
Rank | Air Commodore |
| Nickname | Rory |
| Commands | Fighter Interception Unit (1942–43) |
Conflicts | Second World War |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar Mentioned in Despatches (2) |
Air Commodore Roderick Aeneas Chisholm, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (23 November 1911 – 7 December 1994) was a British night fighter pilot, flying ace—a title awarded to a pilot credited with shooting down at least five enemy aircraft in aerial combat—and a highly decorated British airman of the Second World War. As a night fighter pilot, he was credited with at least nine aerial victories.