Ross Macpherson Smith
Sir Ross Macpherson Smith, KBE, MC & Bar, DFC & Two Bars, AFC (4 December 1892 – 13 April 1922) was an Australian aviator. He and his brother, Sir Keith Macpherson Smith, were the first pilots to fly from England to Australia, in 1919.
Sir Ross Macpherson Smith | |
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| Born | 4 December 1892 Semaphore, South Australia |
| Died | 13 April 1922 (aged 29) Weybridge, England |
| Cause of death | Aviation accident |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Known for | Flying ace, pioneering aviator |
| Relatives | Sir Keith Macpherson Smith (brother) |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross & Bar Distinguished Flying Cross & Two Bars Air Force Cross |
| Aviation career | |
| Famous flights | Pioneer flight from Cairo to Calcutta Pioneer flight from England to Australia |
| Air force | Australian Flying Corps |
| Battles | First World War |
| Rank | Captain |
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