Paul McGinness
| Paul Joseph McGinness | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | "Ginty" |
| Born |
14 February 1896 Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Died |
15 January 1955 (aged 58) Perth, Western Australia |
| Allegiance |
 Australia |
| Service/branch |
Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps |
| Years of service |
1914–1919 c. 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Other work | Co-founder of Qantas |
Arrival at Longreach of the Armstrong Whitworth FK8 with the first bag of air mail on the inaugural flight of the first Qantas air service from Charleville to Cloncurry, 22 November 1922 (Pilot McGinness is fourth from right)
Paul Joseph McGinness DFC, DCM (14 February 1896 – 15 January 1955) was an Australian flying ace of the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories. He was a co-founder of Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Qantas).[1] McGinness was born on his family's property at Framlingham, Victoria, near Warrnambool, and attended St Patrick's College, Ballarat.
Notes
- ↑ "Paul McGinness". The Aerodrome. Retrieved 28 April 2016.
Further reading
- Cottrill, Pauline (2012). The Man Australia Forgot: Paul Joseph McGiness DFC, DCM, Co-founder of Qantas Airways. Corinda: Pictorial Press Australia. ISBN 9781876561796.
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