Sir Charles Kingsford Smith, often called ‘Smithy’, was an Australian aviator, whose passion for flying earned him much popularity across the world. His flying skills and record-breaking flights earned him the title of ‘World’s Greatest Pilot’. He spent his childhood in Canada and Sydney, and though good at studies, he was known to be an adventure loving boy with an interest for riding bikes. After the completing his electrical engineering, he enlisted in the army and it was here that Charles Kingsford Smith realised his passion to pursue flying. However, an attack left him injured and he subsequently had to leave military service. Post his recovery; he attempted various initiatives like beginning joy-riding flight services, establishing air mail transport services etc. During his time, he set multiple flight records including flying the pioneer trans-pacific flight, completing an around-the-world flying expedition, flying in the Australian mainland without stops and establishing an air route between Australia and New Zealand. His achievements were recognised by the armed forces and he was awarded honorary titles and military decorations. He drew international fame due to his bravery, competence and constant pursuit of adventure.