Sir charles kingsford smith timeline calendar

Australian History.

Australian pilot who, with a three-man

He was then obligated to the Colonial Sugar Refining Co. After three years with the senior cadets - February - Kingsford Smith drafted in the Australian imperial force. As sergeant, he transferred to the Australian Flying Corps, in October He was then appointed flying officer in May and in July, he joined no. In August, he was awarded the military cross for apparent courage and devotion to duty.

He had lots of adventures in his life. He made record breaking flights around Australia, across the Pacific to England and around the world. These flights were very dangerous because the planes i those days kept breaking down and he was often in danger of being killed. Kingsford Smith set up the first Australian Airline. In , he was trying to raise money when he disappeared while flying over the Bay of Bengal near India.

He was remembered in many ways. The airport in Sydney and a street in Brisbane are named after him. A building in Brisbane holds one of his planes, the Southern Cross. Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates. Get Started.