Herbert Richardson (aviator)
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Lieutenant Herbert Brian Richardson was a World War I flying ace
credited with 15 aerial victories.
Richardson scored his first aerial victory on 18 February 1918. He then scored steadily through 4 April 1918. All his wins were scored while flying a Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a fighter. His final tally showed nine enemy aircraft destroyed and six driven down out of control.
Richardson was appointed a Flying Officer
23 September 1920. He resigned from the RAF effective 18 May 1921.
T./2nd Lt. Herbert Brian Richardson, Gen. List, and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on patrol he attacked a formation of eight enemy aeroplanes, one of which he destroyed. On another occasion he engaged two enemy two-seater machines, and destroyed one of them. He has destroyed six enemy machines and driven down five others out of control, and has done valuable work in attacking enemy troops on the ground. He consistently displayed great courage and skill.
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 15 aerial victories.
Richardson scored his first aerial victory on 18 February 1918. He then scored steadily through 4 April 1918. All his wins were scored while flying a Royal Aircraft Factory SE.5a fighter. His final tally showed nine enemy aircraft destroyed and six driven down out of control.
Richardson was appointed a Flying Officer
Flying Officer
Flying officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
23 September 1920. He resigned from the RAF effective 18 May 1921.
Honors and awards
Military CrossT./2nd Lt. Herbert Brian Richardson, Gen. List, and R.F.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While on patrol he attacked a formation of eight enemy aeroplanes, one of which he destroyed. On another occasion he engaged two enemy two-seater machines, and destroyed one of them. He has destroyed six enemy machines and driven down five others out of control, and has done valuable work in attacking enemy troops on the ground. He consistently displayed great courage and skill.