Lieutenant Ernest Andrew Mustard (1893-1971) was a World War I

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credited with five aerial victories. He returned to service during World War II with the

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(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

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1893 births 1971 deaths Australian World War I flying aces People from Oakleigh, Victoria Military personnel from Melbourne Royal Australian Air Force personnel of World War II Australian recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) {{australia-mil-bio-stub