Charles Sims (RAF officer)
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For other people named Charles Sims, see Charles Sims (disambiguation).
Flight Lieutenant Charles John Sims, DFC (20 December 1899 – 30 December 1929) was an English World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories.[1] His most notable victory saw him shoot down an enemy aircraft that crashed into another, giving Sims a double win. However, his Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded for his courage in ground attack missions.
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Born | (1899-12-20)20 December 1899 Bournemouth, England |
Died | 30 December 1929(1929-12-30) (aged 30) |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Navy Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1917–1929 |
Rank | Flight lieutenant |
Unit | No. 13 (Naval) Squadron RNAS No. 213 Squadron RAF No. 24 Squadron RAF |
Battles/wars | World War I • Western Front |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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