Charles Ulm
Australian aviator (1898-1934) · Australia · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 36
Charles Thomas Philippe Ulm was a pioneer Australian aviator. He partnered with Charles Kingsford Smith in achieving a number of aviation firsts, serving as Kingsford Smith's co-pilot on the first transpacific flight and the first flight between Australia and New Zealand.
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Charles Kingsford Smith and Ulm in RAAF uniform
Ulm refueling the Faith in Australia in Alice Springs in 1933
Ulm, centre, in Alice Springs, 1933
Faith in Australia after accident, Portmarnock Beach, Ireland, 1933
Charles Ulm's Avro-Fokker 10 aeroplane Faith in Australia, Kingsford-Smith Airport, Sydney, 2 September 1934Awards
About this person
He and two others disappeared near Hawaii in 1934 while undertaking a test flight for an air service between Australia and the United States.
Country
Australia
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1934 · aged 36
