1. A short photo-biography
Jess and Lucy

2. Charles joined the army at a young age

3. During his time in the army, he shot down
two planes

4. Charles became a pilot
Charles received a
medal for war time
bravery

5. Charles purchased a plane –
The Southern Cross
Gave joyrides and
stunts for passengers
and crowds

6. Charles returned to Australia…

7. When Charles returned to
Australia, he reunited with
people he had flown with in the
war to create Qantas!

8. He made a flight and
disappeared in action, never to
return…

9. In honour of Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, Sydney Airport was named
“Kingsford Smith Airport” after him

11. Charles Kingsford Smith was a great asset to
Australia, from his time in the war from a
young age, to his days flying commercial
flights for Qantas at older ages, Charles
continued to thrive as a representative of
Australia.