Charles Sims (RAF officer)

Flight Lieutenant Charles John Sims, DFC (20 December 1899 – 30 December 1929) was an English World War I flying ace credited with nine aerial victories. His most notable victory saw him shoot down an enemy aircraft that crashed into another, giving Sims a double win. However, his Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded for his courage in ground attack missions.

For other people named Charles Sims, see Charles Sims (disambiguation).

Charles John Sims
Born(1899-12-20)20 December 1899
Bournemouth, England
Died30 December 1929(1929-12-30) (aged 30)
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Navy
Royal Air Force
Years of service1917–1929
RankFlight lieutenant
UnitNo. 13 (Naval) Squadron RNAS
No. 213 Squadron RAF
No. 24 Squadron RAF
Battles/warsWorld War I
 • Western Front
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross
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