Les Holden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/les-holden

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Les Holden born?March 6, 1895
2. Where was Les Holden born?South Australia
3. What is Les Holden known for?Fighter ace with five aerial victories on the Western Front
4. When did Les Holden die?September 18, 1932
5. What is the military service?Australian Light Horse (1915-1916), Australian Flying Corps (1916-1919)
6. What is the awards?Military Cross (MC), Air Force Cross (AFC)

Fighter Ace: A pilot credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft during aerial combat.
Australian Flying Corps (AFC): The air arm of the Australian military during World War I, a precursor to the Royal Australian Air Force.
Commercial Aviation: The operation of aircraft for business purposes, such as transporting passengers, cargo, or mail.
Pioneering Aviator: An individual who is among the first to develop or explore new methods or technologies in aviation.