About Frederick Barnes
Lived 1924 – 2018 (aged 93–94). Frederick Barnes was an Australian aircraft pilot and military officer.
Air Vice Marshal Frederick William Barnes, (19 November 1924 – 4 August 2018) was an Australian pilot and senior Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer. Having flown in the Second World War and the Korea War, he rose to become Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (1979–1981).
For his service in Korea, Barnes was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and the United States Air Medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Frederick Barnes?
Senior RAAF officer
When was Frederick Barnes born?
Frederick Barnes was born in 1924.
When did Frederick Barnes die?
Frederick Barnes died in 2018.
What was Frederick Barnes's occupation?
Frederick Barnes was an aircraft pilot and military officer.
What nationality was Frederick Barnes?
Frederick Barnes was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frederick Barnes (RAAF officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Frederick Barnes. https://biography.guide/frederick-barnes/
MLA: "Frederick Barnes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/frederick-barnes/.
Chicago: "Frederick Barnes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/frederick-barnes/.
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