| Bruno Philip Henry De Roeper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 March 1892 Forest Gate, London, England |
| Died | Unknown |
| Allegiance | England |
| Service/branch | Flying service |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | No. 6 Squadron RNAS |
| Awards | Air Force Cross |
Major Bruno Philip Henry De Roeper AFC (born 22 March 1892, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.[1]
De Roeper's first duty with the Royal Naval Air Service was anti-Zeppelin patrols flown in a Royal Aircraft Factory BE.2c during 1916. From there, he progressed to No. 6 Squadron RNAS, where he flew Nieuports. On 20 May 1917, he scored his first victory,driving down an Albatros two-seater out of control. Five days later, he swooped down on a German two-seater, only to be wounded in the jaw by the observer. The wound kept De Roeper out of action until July. As he recuperated, he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and the squadron converted to Sopwith Camels. Between 22 July and 20 August 1917, he drove down four more enemy airplanes out of control. He was then assigned instructor duty, which he carried out for the rest of the war. In January 1918, he succeeded to squadron command.[2]
Above the Trenches: a Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920. Christopher F. Shores, Norman L. R. Franks, Russell Guest. Grub Street, 1990. ISBN 0-948817-19-4, 9780948817199.