Paul McGinness
Paul Joseph McGinness | |
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| Birth name | Paul Joseph McGinness |
| Nickname(s) | "Ginty" |
| Born | 14 February 1896 Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 25 January 1952 (aged 55) Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps Royal Australian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 c. 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Other work | Co-founder of Qantas |
Paul Joseph McGinness, DFC, DCM (14 February 1896 – 25 January 1952) was an Australian flying ace of the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories. He was a co-founder of Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services (Qantas).