SettingsAustralian aviators
Adrian Goldsmith
Adrian Philip "Tim" Goldsmith DFC, DFM was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Adrian Philip "Tim" Goldsmith DFC, DFM was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Alan Charlesworth
Air Vice Marshal Alan Moorehouse Charlesworth CBE, AFC (17 September 1903 – 21 September 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Alan Moorehouse Charlesworth CBE, AFC (17 September 1903 – 21 September 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Alister Murdoch
Air Marshal Sir Alister Murray Murdoch KBE, CB (9 December 1912 – 29 November 1984) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Marshal Sir Alister Murray Murdoch KBE, CB (9 December 1912 – 29 November 1984) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Allan Walters
Air Vice Marshal Allan Leslie Walters CB, CBE, AFC (2 November 1905 – 19 October 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Allan Leslie Walters CB, CBE, AFC (2 November 1905 – 19 October 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Andrew Cowper
Andrew King Cowper MC & Two Bars (16 November 1898 – 25 June 1980) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Andrew King Cowper MC & Two Bars (16 November 1898 – 25 June 1980) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Angus Houston
Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant "Angus" Houston AC, AFC is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force and was the Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July 2005 until his retirement...
Air Chief Marshal Allan Grant "Angus" Houston AC, AFC is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force and was the Chief of the Defence Force from 4 July 2005 until his retirement...
Arthur William Murphy
Air Commodore Arthur William Murphy DFC, AFC, FRAeS (17 November 1891 – 21 April 1963) was a senior engineer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Commodore Arthur William Murphy DFC, AFC, FRAeS (17 November 1891 – 21 April 1963) was a senior engineer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Aubrey Koch
Albert Aubrey Koch, MBE was a pioneering Australian military and civil pilot.
Albert Aubrey Koch, MBE was a pioneering Australian military and civil pilot.
Bert Hinkler
Herbert John Louis Hinkler AFC DSM (8 December 18927 January 1933), better known as Bert Hinkler, was a pioneer Australian aviator (dubbed "Australian Lone Eagle") and inventor.
Herbert John Louis Hinkler AFC DSM (8 December 18927 January 1933), better known as Bert Hinkler, was a pioneer Australian aviator (dubbed "Australian Lone Eagle") and inventor.
Bill Lancaster (aviator)
Captain William Newton "Bill" Lancaster (14 February 1898 – 20 April 1933, Tanezrouft, Algeria) was a pioneering British aviator.
Captain William Newton "Bill" Lancaster (14 February 1898 – 20 April 1933, Tanezrouft, Algeria) was a pioneering British aviator.
Blake Pelly
Blake Raymond Pelly OBE (31 May 1907, Buckley, Flintshire - 16 October 1990, Sydney) was an Australian air force officer, politician and businessman, who represented the Liberal Party of Austral...
Blake Raymond Pelly OBE (31 May 1907, Buckley, Flintshire - 16 October 1990, Sydney) was an Australian air force officer, politician and businessman, who represented the Liberal Party of Austral...
Bobby Gibbes
Robert Henry Maxwell Gibbes DSO, DFC & Bar, OAM was a leading Australian fighter ace of World War II. He was officially credited with shooting down 10¼ enemy aircraft, although his score i...
Robert Henry Maxwell Gibbes DSO, DFC & Bar, OAM was a leading Australian fighter ace of World War II. He was officially credited with shooting down 10¼ enemy aircraft, although his score i...
Brian Eaton
Air Vice Marshal Brian Alexander Eaton CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal Brian Alexander Eaton CB, CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Bruce Jackson (audio engineer)
Bruce Robert Jackson (3 June 1949 – 29 January 2011) was an Australian audio engineer who co-founded JANDS, an Australian audio, lighting and staging company.
Bruce Robert Jackson (3 June 1949 – 29 January 2011) was an Australian audio engineer who co-founded JANDS, an Australian audio, lighting and staging company.
Bud Tingwell
Charles William "Bud" Tingwell, AM was an Australian film, television, theatre and radio actor.
Charles William "Bud" Tingwell, AM was an Australian film, television, theatre and radio actor.
Cedric Howell
Cedric Ernest "Spike" Howell DSO, MC, DFC (17 June 1896 – 10 December 1919) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Cedric Ernest "Spike" Howell DSO, MC, DFC (17 June 1896 – 10 December 1919) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Charles Crombie
Charles Arbuthnot Crombie DSO, DFC (16 March 1914 – 26 August 1945) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Charles Arbuthnot Crombie DSO, DFC (16 March 1914 – 26 August 1945) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Charles Eaton (RAAF officer)
Charles Eaton OBE, AFC was a senior officer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force, who later served as a diplomat.
Charles Eaton OBE, AFC was a senior officer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force, who later served as a diplomat.
Charles James Melrose
Charles James (Jimmy) Melrose (13 September 1913 – 5 July 1936) was an Australian aviator who held a number of flying records, was the youngest and only solo flier to finish the Melbourne (Macro...
Charles James (Jimmy) Melrose (13 September 1913 – 5 July 1936) was an Australian aviator who held a number of flying records, was the youngest and only solo flier to finish the Melbourne (Macro...
Charles Kingsford Smith
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC, often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator.
Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC, AFC, often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator.
Charles Learmonth
Charles Learmonth DFC and bar was an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. He commanded No. 22 Squadron in combat during the New Guinea campaign, and subsequently took o...
Charles Learmonth DFC and bar was an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. He commanded No. 22 Squadron in combat during the New Guinea campaign, and subsequently took o...
Charles Scherf
Charles Curnow Scherf DSO, DFC & Bar (17 May 1917 – 13 July 1949) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Charles Curnow Scherf DSO, DFC & Bar (17 May 1917 – 13 July 1949) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Charles Ulm
Charles Thomas Philippe Ulm AFC (18 October 1898 — 3 December 1934) was a pioneer Australian aviator.
Charles Thomas Philippe Ulm AFC (18 October 1898 — 3 December 1934) was a pioneer Australian aviator.
Chubbie Miller
Jessie Maude "Chubbie" Miller (1910 – 1972, London, England) was a pioneering Australian aviatrix.
Jessie Maude "Chubbie" Miller (1910 – 1972, London, England) was a pioneering Australian aviatrix.
Clyde Fenton
Dr Clyde Fenton was the Northern Territory's first flying doctor.
Dr Clyde Fenton was the Northern Territory's first flying doctor.
David Evans (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans, AC, DSO, AFC (born 3 June 1925) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force, and a writer and consultant on defence matters.
Air Marshal Selwyn David Evans, AC, DSO, AFC (born 3 June 1925) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force, and a writer and consultant on defence matters.
David Shaw (diver)
David Shaw was an Australian scuba diver, a technical diver and an airline pilot for Cathay Pacific, who flew the A330-300, A340-300 and A340-600.
David Shaw was an Australian scuba diver, a technical diver and an airline pilot for Cathay Pacific, who flew the A330-300, A340-300 and A340-600.
Dick Estens
Richard Lucas "Dick" Estens AO (born in 1949 in Gilgandra, New South Wales) is an Australian cotton farmer and businessman.
Richard Lucas "Dick" Estens AO (born in 1949 in Gilgandra, New South Wales) is an Australian cotton farmer and businessman.
Dick Smith (entrepreneur)
Dick Smith, AO is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, and political activist.
Dick Smith, AO is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman, aviator, and political activist.
Edgar Johnston
Edgar Charles Johnston DFC (30 April 1896 – 22 May 1988) was an Australian fighter pilot in World War I, later on a leading member in civic aviation in Australia.
Edgar Charles Johnston DFC (30 April 1896 – 22 May 1988) was an Australian fighter pilot in World War I, later on a leading member in civic aviation in Australia.
Edward Connellan
Edward John ("EJ" or "Eddie") Connellan AO, CBE (24 June 1912 – 26 December 1983) was an Australian aviator who founded Connellan Airways and was a pioneer of aviation in the Northern Territory.
Edward John ("EJ" or "Eddie") Connellan AO, CBE (24 June 1912 – 26 December 1983) was an Australian aviator who founded Connellan Airways and was a pioneer of aviation in the Northern Territory.
Ellis Wackett
Air Vice Marshal Ellis Charles Wackett CB, CBE (13 April 1901 – 3 August 1984) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Ellis Charles Wackett CB, CBE (13 April 1901 – 3 August 1984) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Eric Harrison (RAAF officer)
Eric Harrison was an Australian aviator who made the country's first military flight, and helped lay the groundwork for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Eric Harrison was an Australian aviator who made the country's first military flight, and helped lay the groundwork for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Florence Mary Taylor
Florence Mary Taylor CBE (née Parsons) (29 December 1879, Bedminster, England - 13 February 1969, Sydney, Australia) was the first qualified female architect and the first woman to train as an e...
Florence Mary Taylor CBE (née Parsons) (29 December 1879, Bedminster, England - 13 February 1969, Sydney, Australia) was the first qualified female architect and the first woman to train as an e...
Frank Bladin
Air Vice Marshal Francis Masson (Frank) Bladin, CB, CBE (26 August 1898 – 2 February 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Francis Masson (Frank) Bladin, CB, CBE (26 August 1898 – 2 February 1978) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Frank Lukis
Air Commodore Francis William Fellowes (Frank) Lukis, CBE (27 July 1896 – 18 February 1966) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Commodore Francis William Fellowes (Frank) Lukis, CBE (27 July 1896 – 18 February 1966) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Frank McNamara (VC)
Air Vice Marshal Francis Hubert (Frank) McNamara VC, CB, CBE (4 April 1894 – 2 November 1961) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in th...
Air Vice Marshal Francis Hubert (Frank) McNamara VC, CB, CBE (4 April 1894 – 2 November 1961) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration for valour in th...
Fred Parkinson Holliday
Fred Parkinson Holliday DSO, MC, AFC was an Australian fighter pilot and ace of the First World War.
Fred Parkinson Holliday DSO, MC, AFC was an Australian fighter pilot and ace of the First World War.
Freda Thompson
Freda Thompson OBE (5 April 1909 - 11 December 1980) was a pioneer aviator, the first Australian woman to fly solo from the United Kingdom to Australia.
Freda Thompson OBE (5 April 1909 - 11 December 1980) was a pioneer aviator, the first Australian woman to fly solo from the United Kingdom to Australia.
Frederick Scherger
Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger KBE, CB, DSO, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Frederick Rudolph William Scherger KBE, CB, DSO, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Gaby Kennard
Gaby Kennard (born 1944, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) was the first Australian woman to circumnavigate the globe by airplane.
Gaby Kennard (born 1944, East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia) was the first Australian woman to circumnavigate the globe by airplane.
George Henry Fraser
George Henry Fraser was a navigator and aircraft mechanic who flew with pilot Cedric Howell as one of the teams competing in the England to Australia air race in December 1919.
George Henry Fraser was a navigator and aircraft mechanic who flew with pilot Cedric Howell as one of the teams competing in the England to Australia air race in December 1919.
George Jones (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir George Jones KBE, CB, DFC (18 October 1896 – 24 August 1992) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Marshal Sir George Jones KBE, CB, DFC (18 October 1896 – 24 August 1992) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Gordon Steege
Air Commodore Gordon Henry Steege DSO, DFC (born 30 October 1917) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Commodore Gordon Henry Steege DSO, DFC (born 30 October 1917) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Guy Menzies
Guy Lambton Menzies (1909 - 1 November 1940) was the Australian aviator who flew the first solo trans-Tasman flight, from Sydney, Australia to the West Coast of New Zealand, on 7 January 1931.
Guy Lambton Menzies (1909 - 1 November 1940) was the Australian aviator who flew the first solo trans-Tasman flight, from Sydney, Australia to the West Coast of New Zealand, on 7 January 1931.
Harold Livingstone Fraser
Harold Livingstone Fraser was an Australian aviator born in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Harold Livingstone Fraser was an Australian aviator born in Rockhampton, Queensland.
Harry Hawker
Harry George Hawker MBE, AFC, (22 January 1889 – 12 July 1921) was an Australian aviation pioneer and co-founder of Hawker Aircraft, the firm that would later be responsible for a long ser...
Harry George Hawker MBE, AFC, (22 January 1889 – 12 July 1921) was an Australian aviation pioneer and co-founder of Hawker Aircraft, the firm that would later be responsible for a long ser...
Henry Garnet Forrest
Captain Henry Garnet Forrest (5 December 1895 – ca.
Captain Henry Garnet Forrest (5 December 1895 – ca.
Henry John Butler
Henry (Harry) John Butler (9 November 1889 – 30 July 1922) was an early Australian aviator, he was the first to fly over a large body of water in Australia when he flew across the Spencer ...
Henry (Harry) John Butler (9 November 1889 – 30 July 1922) was an early Australian aviator, he was the first to fly over a large body of water in Australia when he flew across the Spencer ...
Henry Millicer
Henry K. Millicer, born Henryk Kazimierz Milicer (11 June 1915 - 28 August 1996), was a Polish-Australian aircraft designer and pilot.
Henry K. Millicer, born Henryk Kazimierz Milicer (11 June 1915 - 28 August 1996), was a Polish-Australian aircraft designer and pilot.
Henry Wrigley
Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley CBE, DFC, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal Henry Neilson Wrigley CBE, DFC, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Herbert Gilles Watson
Captain Herbert Gilles Watson was a World War I flying ace credited with 14 aerial victories.
Captain Herbert Gilles Watson was a World War I flying ace credited with 14 aerial victories.
Hippolyte De La Rue
Air Commodore Hippolyte Ferdinand (Frank) De La Rue CBE, DFC (13 March 1891 – 18 May 1977) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Commodore Hippolyte Ferdinand (Frank) De La Rue CBE, DFC (13 March 1891 – 18 May 1977) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Horrie Miller (aviator)
Horace Clive "Horrie" Miller OBE was a pioneer Australian aviator and co-founder of MacRobertson Miller Airlines.
Horace Clive "Horrie" Miller OBE was a pioneer Australian aviator and co-founder of MacRobertson Miller Airlines.
Hubert Wilkins
Sir Hubert Wilkins MC & Bar was an Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer.
Sir Hubert Wilkins MC & Bar was an Australian polar explorer, ornithologist, pilot, soldier, geographer and photographer.
Hudson Fysh
Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh KBE, DFC (7 January 18956 April 1974) was an Australian aviator and businessman.
Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh KBE, DFC (7 January 18956 April 1974) was an Australian aviator and businessman.
Hughie Edwards
Air Commodore Sir Hughie Idwal Edwards VC, KCMG, CB, DSO, OBE, DFC was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force, Governor of Western Australia, and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, ...
Air Commodore Sir Hughie Idwal Edwards VC, KCMG, CB, DSO, OBE, DFC was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force, Governor of Western Australia, and an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, ...
Ingo Renner
Ingo Renner OAM (born c.1939 in Hude, Germany) is an Australian glider pilot who has won the World Gliding Championships four times.
Ingo Renner OAM (born c.1939 in Hude, Germany) is an Australian glider pilot who has won the World Gliding Championships four times.
Ivy May Pearce
Ivy May Pearce (8 June 1914 - 26 April 1998) was one of the first female pilots in the southern hemisphere and a pioneer of the Gold Coast, Queensland (Dwyer, N. 1998).
Ivy May Pearce (8 June 1914 - 26 April 1998) was one of the first female pilots in the southern hemisphere and a pioneer of the Gold Coast, Queensland (Dwyer, N. 1998).
Jack De Garis
Clement John ("Jack") De Garis (22 November 1884 17 August 1926) was an Australian entrepreneur and aviator, noted for his colourful marketing style and work in the dried fruits industries in th...
Clement John ("Jack") De Garis (22 November 1884 17 August 1926) was an Australian entrepreneur and aviator, noted for his colourful marketing style and work in the dried fruits industries in th...
James Rowland (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir James Anthony Rowland, AC, KBE, DFC, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as Chief of the Air Staff from 1975 to 1979.
Air Marshal Sir James Anthony Rowland, AC, KBE, DFC, AFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as Chief of the Air Staff from 1975 to 1979.
Jean Burns
Jean Burns (December, 1919) was Australia's youngest female pilot in 1937 and the first Australian woman to parachute from an aeroplane on Australian soil.
Jean Burns (December, 1919) was Australia's youngest female pilot in 1937 and the first Australian woman to parachute from an aeroplane on Australian soil.
Jerry Pentland
Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland MC, DFC, AFC, known as "Jerry" Pentland, was an Australian fighter ace in World War I. Born in Maitland, New South Wales, he commenced service as ...
Alexander Augustus Norman Dudley Pentland MC, DFC, AFC, known as "Jerry" Pentland, was an Australian fighter ace in World War I. Born in Maitland, New South Wales, he commenced service as ...
Jessie Miller
Jessie Maude "Chubbie" Miller was a pioneering Australian aviatrix.
Jessie Maude "Chubbie" Miller was a pioneering Australian aviatrix.
Joe Hewitt (RAAF officer)
Air Vice Marshal Joseph Eric (Joe) Hewitt, CBE (13 April 1901 – 1 November 1985) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Joseph Eric (Joe) Hewitt, CBE (13 April 1901 – 1 November 1985) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
John Flynn (minister)
John Flynn OBE was an Australian Presbyterian minister who founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world's first air ambulance.
John Flynn OBE was an Australian Presbyterian minister who founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world's first air ambulance.
John Francis Jackson
John Francis Jackson DFC was an Australian fighter ace and squadron commander of World War II. He was credited with eight aerial victories, and led No. 75 Squadron during the Battle of...
John Francis Jackson DFC was an Australian fighter ace and squadron commander of World War II. He was credited with eight aerial victories, and led No. 75 Squadron during the Battle of...
John Harvey (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal John Paul Harvey AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Marshal John Paul Harvey AM is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.
John Lerew
John Margrave Lerew DFC (20 August 1912 – 24 February 1996) was a high-ranking officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II, and afterwards a senior manage...
John Margrave Lerew DFC (20 August 1912 – 24 February 1996) was a high-ranking officer and pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II, and afterwards a senior manage...
John Lloyd Waddy
John Lloyd Waddy OBE, DFC (10 December 1916 – 11 September 1987) was a senior officer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), who later served as a member of the New South Wal...
John Lloyd Waddy OBE, DFC (10 December 1916 – 11 September 1987) was a senior officer and aviator in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), who later served as a member of the New South Wal...
John McCauley (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir John Patrick Joseph McCauley, KBE, CB (18 March 1899 – 26 January 1989) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Marshal Sir John Patrick Joseph McCauley, KBE, CB (18 March 1899 – 26 January 1989) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
John Newham
Air Marshal John William "Jake" Newham AC (born 30 November 1930) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief of the Air Staff from 1985 until 1987.
Air Marshal John William "Jake" Newham AC (born 30 November 1930) is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief of the Air Staff from 1985 until 1987.
John Robertson Duigan
John Robertson Duigan MC was an Australian pioneer aviator who built and flew the first Australian-made aircraft.
John Robertson Duigan MC was an Australian pioneer aviator who built and flew the first Australian-made aircraft.
Jon Johanson
Jon Johanson (born 1956 in Warburton, Victoria) is a world-record setting Australian aviator.
Jon Johanson (born 1956 in Warburton, Victoria) is a world-record setting Australian aviator.
Keith Macpherson Smith
Sir Keith Macpherson Smith KBE, was an Australian aviator, who, along with his brother, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith and two other men, became the first people to fly from England to Australia.
Sir Keith Macpherson Smith KBE, was an Australian aviator, who, along with his brother, Sir Ross Macpherson Smith and two other men, became the first people to fly from England to Australia.
Keith Truscott
Keith William "Bluey" Truscott DFC & Bar (17 May 1916 – 28 March 1943) was a World War II ace fighter pilot and Australian rules footballer with the Melbourne Football Club.
Keith William "Bluey" Truscott DFC & Bar (17 May 1916 – 28 March 1943) was a World War II ace fighter pilot and Australian rules footballer with the Melbourne Football Club.
Keith Virtue
Keith Allison Virtue MBE was a pioneer Australian aviator.
Keith Allison Virtue MBE was a pioneer Australian aviator.
Len Waters
Leonard Victor Waters was the first Australian Aboriginal military aviator, and the only one to serve as a fighter pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. Aboriginal people ...
Leonard Victor Waters was the first Australian Aboriginal military aviator, and the only one to serve as a fighter pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. Aboriginal people ...
Les Clisby
Leslie Redford (Les) Clisby DFC (29 June 1914 – 15 May 1940) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with sixt...
Leslie Redford (Les) Clisby DFC (29 June 1914 – 15 May 1940) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with sixt...
Les Fisher
Air Marshal Leslie Bruce "Les" Fisher AO (born 16 June 1941) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief from November 1994 until May 1998.
Air Marshal Leslie Bruce "Les" Fisher AO (born 16 June 1941) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief from November 1994 until May 1998.
Les Holden
Leslie Hubert (Les) Holden MC, AFC (6 March 1895 – 18 September 1932) was an Australian fighter ace and commercial aviator.
Leslie Hubert (Les) Holden MC, AFC (6 March 1895 – 18 September 1932) was an Australian fighter ace and commercial aviator.
Leslie Douglas Jackson
Leslie Douglas (Les) Jackson DFC & Bar (24 February 1917 – 17 February 1980) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, credited with five aerial victories.
Leslie Douglas (Les) Jackson DFC & Bar (24 February 1917 – 17 February 1980) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, credited with five aerial victories.
Linda Corbould
Wing Commander Linda Mary Corbould OAM is an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and the first woman to command a RAAF flying squadron.
Wing Commander Linda Mary Corbould OAM is an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force and the first woman to command a RAAF flying squadron.
Macarthur Job
Macarthur Job (born Taree, New South Wales, 10 April 1926) is an Australian aviation writer and air safety consultant.
Macarthur Job (born Taree, New South Wales, 10 April 1926) is an Australian aviation writer and air safety consultant.
Maie Casey, Baroness Casey
Maie Casey, Baroness Casey AC (13 March 189220 January 1983) was an Australian pioneer aviatrix, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist and artist.
Maie Casey, Baroness Casey AC (13 March 189220 January 1983) was an Australian pioneer aviatrix, poet, librettist, biographer, memoirist and artist.
Mark Binskin
Air Marshal Mark Donald Binskin AO is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Defence Force.
Air Marshal Mark Donald Binskin AO is a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Defence Force.
Mary Bell (aviator)
Mary Teston Luis Bell (3 December 1903 – 6 February 1979) was an Australian aviator and founding leader of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC), a volunteer organisation that provide...
Mary Teston Luis Bell (3 December 1903 – 6 February 1979) was an Australian aviator and founding leader of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC), a volunteer organisation that provide...
Matt Hall
Matt Hall (born September 16, 1971 in Merewether, Australia) is a third generation pilot, a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor, international unlimited ...
Matt Hall (born September 16, 1971 in Merewether, Australia) is a third generation pilot, a former Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Fighter Combat (Top Gun) Instructor, international unlimited ...
Maude Bonney
Maude Rose "Lores" Bonney OBE (20 November 1897 – 24 February 1994) was an Australian aviatrix and the first woman to fly solo from Australia to England.
Maude Rose "Lores" Bonney OBE (20 November 1897 – 24 February 1994) was an Australian aviatrix and the first woman to fly solo from Australia to England.
Nancy Bird Walton
Nancy Bird-Walton, AO, OBE, DStJ was a pioneering Australian aviatrix, and was the founder and patron of the Australian Women Pilots' Association.
Nancy Bird-Walton, AO, OBE, DStJ was a pioneering Australian aviatrix, and was the founder and patron of the Australian Women Pilots' Association.
Neville McNamara
Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamara KBE, AO, AFC, AE is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Neville Patrick McNamara KBE, AO, AFC, AE is a retired senior commander of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Nigel Cullen
Richard Nigel Cullen DFC (5 June 1917 – 4 March 1941) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with sixteen ae...
Richard Nigel Cullen DFC (5 June 1917 – 4 March 1941) was an Australian fighter ace of World War II. Serving with the Royal Air Force (RAF), he was credited with sixteen ae...
Norman Brearley
Sir Norman Brearley CBE was a commercial and military pilot and one of the pioneers of the airline industry within Australia.
Sir Norman Brearley CBE was a commercial and military pilot and one of the pioneers of the airline industry within Australia.
Patrick Gordon Taylor
Sir Patrick Gordon Taylor GC MC OBE was an Australian aviator and author.
Sir Patrick Gordon Taylor GC MC OBE was an Australian aviator and author.
Peggy Kelman
Peggy Kelman, OBE was an Australian pioneer aviatrix.
Peggy Kelman, OBE was an Australian pioneer aviatrix.
Peter Raw
Air Commodore Peter Frank Raw DSO, DFC, AFC is a retired Royal Australian Air Force pilot and officer.
Air Commodore Peter Frank Raw DSO, DFC, AFC is a retired Royal Australian Air Force pilot and officer.
Peter Turnbull (RAAF officer)
Peter St George Bruce Turnbull DFC was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, credited with twelve aerial victories.
Peter St George Bruce Turnbull DFC was an Australian fighter ace of World War II, credited with twelve aerial victories.
Ray Funnell
Air Marshal Raymond George "Ray" Funnell AC (born 1 March 1935) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief of the Air Staff from 1987 until 1992.
Air Marshal Raymond George "Ray" Funnell AC (born 1 March 1935) is a retired senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force, serving as its Chief of the Air Staff from 1987 until 1992.
Ray Parer
Raymond John Paul Parer AFC (18 February 1894 – 4 July 1967), was an Australian aviator.
Raymond John Paul Parer AFC (18 February 1894 – 4 July 1967), was an Australian aviator.
Raymond Brownell
Air Commodore Raymond James Brownell CBE, MC, MM (17 May 1894 – 12 April 1974) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and a First World War flying ace.
Air Commodore Raymond James Brownell CBE, MC, MM (17 May 1894 – 12 April 1974) was a senior officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and a First World War flying ace.
Raymond Garrett
Sir Raymond William Garrett AFC, AE was an Australian pilot, military officer, photographer and politician.
Sir Raymond William Garrett AFC, AE was an Australian pilot, military officer, photographer and politician.
Reg Ansett
Sir Reginald Myles "Reg" Ansett KBE (13 February 1909 – 23 December 1981) was an Australian businessman and aviator; best known for founding Ansett Transport Industries Limited, which owned one ...
Sir Reginald Myles "Reg" Ansett KBE (13 February 1909 – 23 December 1981) was an Australian businessman and aviator; best known for founding Ansett Transport Industries Limited, which owned one ...
Richard Minifie
Richard Pearman Minifie DSC & Two Bars (2 February 1898 – 31 March 1969) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Richard Pearman Minifie DSC & Two Bars (2 February 1898 – 31 March 1969) was an Australian fighter pilot and flying ace of the First World War.
Richard Williams (RAAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams KBE, CB, DSO is widely regarded as the "father" of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Marshal Sir Richard Williams KBE, CB, DSO is widely regarded as the "father" of the Royal Australian Air Force.
Robert A. Little
Robert Alexander Little DSO & Bar, DSC & Bar is officially regarded as the most successful Australian flying ace of World War I, with a total of forty-seven aerial victories.
Robert Alexander Little DSO & Bar, DSC & Bar is officially regarded as the most successful Australian flying ace of World War I, with a total of forty-seven aerial victories.
Robert Kavanaugh
Robert Murray Kavanaugh GC (18 December 1906 – 12 September 1976) was an Australian recipient of the Albert Medal, formerly the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to civilians or to ...
Robert Murray Kavanaugh GC (18 December 1906 – 12 September 1976) was an Australian recipient of the Albert Medal, formerly the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to civilians or to ...
Robin Miller (nurse)
Robin Elizabeth Miller (born 7 December 1940, Subiaco, Perth – died 7 December 1975, South Perth, Western Australia), known as "The Sugarbird Lady", was an Australian aviatrix an...
Robin Elizabeth Miller (born 7 December 1940, Subiaco, Perth – died 7 December 1975, South Perth, Western Australia), known as "The Sugarbird Lady", was an Australian aviatrix an...
Roderic Dallas
Roderic Stanley (Stan) Dallas DSO, DSC & Bar (30 July 1891 – 1 June 1918) was an Australian fighter ace of World War I. His score of aerial victories is generally regarded as the secon...
Roderic Stanley (Stan) Dallas DSO, DSC & Bar (30 July 1891 – 1 June 1918) was an Australian fighter ace of World War I. His score of aerial victories is generally regarded as the secon...
Ross Macpherson Smith
Sir Ross Macpherson Smith KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (4 December 1892 – 13 April 1922) was an Australian aviator, who, along with his brother, Sir Keith Macpherson Smith, became th...
Sir Ross Macpherson Smith KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (4 December 1892 – 13 April 1922) was an Australian aviator, who, along with his brother, Sir Keith Macpherson Smith, became th...
Roy Phillipps
Roy Cecil Phillipps MC & Bar, DFC (1 March 1892 – 21 May 1941) was an Australian fighter ace of World War I. Born in New South Wales but raised in Western Australia, he commenced serv...
Roy Cecil Phillipps MC & Bar, DFC (1 March 1892 – 21 May 1941) was an Australian fighter ace of World War I. Born in New South Wales but raised in Western Australia, he commenced serv...
Russell Foskett
Russell George Foskett OBE, DFC (7 May 1917 – 31 October 1944) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Russell George Foskett OBE, DFC (7 May 1917 – 31 October 1944) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Stanley Goble
Air Vice Marshal Stanley James (Jimmy) Goble CBE, DSO, DSC (21 August 1891 – 24 July 1948) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Air Vice Marshal Stanley James (Jimmy) Goble CBE, DSO, DSC (21 August 1891 – 24 July 1948) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Sydney de Kantzow
Sydney de Kantzow BS (1914-1957) was the Australian co-founder of Cathay Pacific Airways along with American Roy Farrell.
Sydney de Kantzow BS (1914-1957) was the Australian co-founder of Cathay Pacific Airways along with American Roy Farrell.
Sydney Deamer
Sydney Harold Deamer (1891-1962) was a newspaper journalist, an editor and soldier.
Sydney Harold Deamer (1891-1962) was a newspaper journalist, an editor and soldier.
Thomas Baker (aviator)
Thomas Charles Richmond Baker DFC, MM & Bar (2 May 1897 – 4 November 1918) was an Australian soldier, aviator and flying ace of the First World War.
Thomas Charles Richmond Baker DFC, MM & Bar (2 May 1897 – 4 November 1918) was an Australian soldier, aviator and flying ace of the First World War.
Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja (; born 18 December 1986 in Islamabad, Pakistan) is an Australian cricketer.
Usman Khawaja (; born 18 December 1986 in Islamabad, Pakistan) is an Australian cricketer.
Victor Smith
Admiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper Smith AC, KBE, CB, DSC, RAN was a senior officer within the Royal Australian Navy, eventually becoming the first Australian to achieve the rank of admiral and s...
Admiral Sir Victor Alfred Trumper Smith AC, KBE, CB, DSC, RAN was a senior officer within the Royal Australian Navy, eventually becoming the first Australian to achieve the rank of admiral and s...
Virgil Brennan
Virgil Paul Brennan DFC, DFM (6 March 1920 – 13 June 1943) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Virgil Paul Brennan DFC, DFM (6 March 1920 – 13 June 1943) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War.
Wilfred Arthur
Wilfred Stanley Arthur DSO, DFC was a fighter ace and senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. Commonly known as "Woof", and sometimes "Wolf" or "Wulf", he was ...
Wilfred Stanley Arthur DSO, DFC was a fighter ace and senior officer of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. Commonly known as "Woof", and sometimes "Wolf" or "Wulf", he was ...
William Anderson (RAAF officer)
Air Vice-Marshal William Hopton Anderson CBE, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice-Marshal William Hopton Anderson CBE, DFC was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
William Bostock
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling (Bill) Bostock CB, DSO, OBE (5 February 1892 – 28 April 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling (Bill) Bostock CB, DSO, OBE (5 February 1892 – 28 April 1968) was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
William Brill
William Lloyd (Bill) Brill DSO, DFC & Bar (17 May 1916 – 12 October 1964) was a senior officer and bomber pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
William Lloyd (Bill) Brill DSO, DFC & Bar (17 May 1916 – 12 October 1964) was a senior officer and bomber pilot in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).