Charles Kingsford-Smith: A true Australian hero

By Hannah and Patricia

Charles Kingsford- Smith’s achievements

He destroyed four planes.

He was a despatch rider.

He was in the army cadets.

He was awarded with an Air Force Cross.

He was in the Royal Flying Corps.

He was in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Slide 1- Image 1Charles Kingsford-Smith with the “Southern Cross plane”.Slide 2- Image 2Map of Brisbane, the location of his birth. Slide 3- Image 3Charles studied at the Sydney Technical College as an Electrical Engineer. He graduated at 16 years of age.Slide 4- Image 4Badge from the Australian Military Force. Slide 5- Image 5Charles was awarded with a military cross.Slide 6- Image 6The “Southern Cross plane” is the plane that he flew in.Slide 7- Image 7The “Southern Cross plane” flying near mountains.Slide 8- Image 8Charles with other men standing in front of the “Southern Cross plane”.Slide 9- Image 9A plane flying around Australia.Slide 10- Image 10Charles Kingsford- Smith as an adult.Slide 11- Image 11Charles was one of the first Qantas pilots.

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