Arthur Louis Aaron VC DFM (5 March 1922 – 13 August 1943) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Aaron was a native of Leeds, Yorkshire, and was educated at Roundhay School and Leeds School of Architecture when the war began. He enlisted in the Royal Air Force, and trained as a pilot in Texas. Returning to England, he joined No. 218 "Gold Coast" Squadron, flying Short Stirling heavy bombers. He had flown 90 operational flying hours and 19 sorties, and had recently been awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
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