Adrian Goldsmith Military person

Adrian Philip "Tim" Goldsmith DFC, DFM (25 April 1921 – 25 March 1961) was an Australian flying ace of the Second World War. Officially credited with shooting down 16¼ enemy aircraft while serving with the Royal Australian Air Force, Goldsmith scored 12¼ of his victories during the Siege of Malta. His final four victories were achieved against Japanese aircraft while conducting operations over the South West Pacific.

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Adrian Goldsmith
Alias (AKA)Goldsmith Squadron Leader Adrian Philip
Birth dateApril 25, 1921
Birth place
New South Wales , Australia , Waverley New South Wales
Date of deathMarch 25, 1961
Place of death
New South Wales , Wahroonga New South Wales , Australia

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allegianceAustralia
award
Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)
Distinguished Flying Medal
military operations
Siege of Malta (World War II)
World War II
South West Pacific theatre of World War II
European theatre of World War II
service start1940
service end1945

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