Felix Smith Explained
Felix Smith (March 19, 1918 – October 3, 2018) was an American aviator.
Life and career
Smith was born in Fort Smith,[1] Arkansas.[2] He was a CAT pilot.[3] [4] [5]
Smith was director of operations for South Pacific Island Airways[6] during the 1970s/1980s.
In 1993, Smith was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal.
Smith died[7] on October 3, 2018, at the age of 100.
Notes and References
- Web site: Friends remember life of Fort Smith-born veteran. Southwest Times Record. Thomas. Saccente. November 10, 2018. June 23, 2024.
- Book: Smith, Felix. China Pilot: Flying for Chiang and Chennault (About the author section). 1995. Brassey's. 9781574880519. Google Books.
- News: ’Earthquake McGoon’: Team searches for remains of legendary soldier. The Evening Sun. Hanover, Pennsylvania. November 25, 2002. June 23, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
- News: Remains Of Famed Soldier Of Fortune Sought After 48 Years. Athol Daily News. Athol, Massachusetts. January 9, 2003. June 23, 2024. 13. Newspapers.com.
- News: Legendary pilot’s remains coming home. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. October 23, 2006. June 23, 2024. A4. Newspapers.com.
- Web site: Felix Smith, Who Piloted Covert Flights Over Asia, Is Dead at 100. The New York Times. Sam. Roberts. October 17, 2018. June 23, 2024.
- Web site: World War II pilot Felix Smith, 100, got his final wish to have his ashes scattered off Oahu. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 20, 2019. June 23, 2024.
