Felix Smith

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Felix Smith (March 19, 1918 – October 3, 2018) was an American aviator.

Life and career

Smith was born in Fort Smith,[1][2] Arkansas.[3] He was a CAT pilot.[4][5][6]

Smith was director of operations for South Pacific Island Airways[1] during the 1970s/1980s.

In 1993, Smith was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.[1]

Smith died[1][7] on October 3, 2018, at the age of 100.

References


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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Felix Smith, Who Piloted Covert Flights Over Asia, Is Dead at 100.  Sam Roberts.  (October 17, 2018)  Retrieved June 23, 2024 from link
  2. Friends remember life of Fort Smith-born veteran.  Thomas Saccente.  (November 10, 2018)  Retrieved June 23, 2024 from link
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  7. World War II pilot Felix Smith, 100, got his final wish to have his ashes scattered off Oahu.  (July 20, 2019)  Retrieved June 23, 2024 from link