| Paul Joseph McGinness | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Ginty" |
| Born | 14 February 1896 Warnambool, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 15 January 1955 (aged 58) |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Service/branch | Australian Imperial Force Australian Flying Corps |
| Years of service | 1914 – 1919 c. 1940 – 1945 |
| Rank | Squadron Leader |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Conduct Medal |
| Other work | Co-Founder of Qantas |
Paul Joseph McGinness DFC, DCM (14 February 1896 – 15 January 1955) was an Australian flying ace of the First World War, credited with seven aerial victories. He was a co-founder of Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.[1] McGinness was born on his family's property at Framlingham, Victoria, near Warrnambool, and attended St Patrick's College, Ballarat.