Lieutenant Ernest Andrew Mustard (1893-1971) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He returned to service during World War II with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Lt. Mustard flew Avro Lancaster bombers during World War II with a mixed crew of RAAF and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel. One bomb aimer on his crew was named Alexander Philip Mustard. Lt. Mustard was also responsible for the first aerial survey of Australia's Barrier Reef.[1]

Ernest Andrew Mustard
Nickname(s)Pard
Born(1893-09-21)21 September 1893
Oakleigh, Melbourne, Australia
Died10 October 1971(1971-10-10) (aged 78)
Queensland, Australia
AllegianceBritish Empire
Service / branchSignals, infantry, then flying service
RankLieutenant
UnitNo. 1 Squadron AFC
Battles / wars
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross

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  1. ^ "Ernest Andrew Mustard".

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