Braley Richard G "Roger the Lodger"

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Richard G "Roger the Lodger" Braley is honored on the following 1 monument(s) in our database:

Eagle Squadron Memorial

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Richard G "Roger the Lodger" Braley

Rank:

Captain

Serial Number:

O-885214

Unit:

336th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group

Date of Death:

0000-00-00

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Richard Braley joined the Royal Air Force as a volunteer in March, 1942. He flew Spitfires with 64 Squadron before being personally recruited by by General McColpin to join 133 Eagle Squadron - the third "Eagle" squadron to be formed by the RAF. Richard Braley was one of the squadron P-51 strafing experts - attacking and destroying numerous trains, a bridge and an electrical plant. He flew over 210 combat missions, first in Spitfires, then in P-47s and P-51s - including 3 missions as Flight Commander of 336 Squadron on D-Day.