Felix Smith

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

Felix Smith
Smith (right) with Ernest L. Zimmerman and Austin Young, 1947
Born	(1918-03-19)March 19, 1918 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	October 3, 2018(2018-10-03) (aged 100)
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal

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

1. Roberts, Sam (October 17, 2018). "Felix Smith, Who Piloted Covert Flights Over Asia, Is Dead at 100". The New York Times. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
2. Saccente, Thomas (November 10, 2018). "Friends remember life of Fort Smith-born veteran". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
3. Smith, Felix (1995). China Pilot: Flying for Chiang and Chennault (About the author section). Brassey's. ISBN 9781574880519 – via Google Books.
4. "'Earthquake McGoon': Team searches for remains of legendary soldier". The Evening Sun. Hanover, Pennsylvania. November 25, 2002. p. 8. Retrieved June 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
5. "Remains Of Famed Soldier Of Fortune Sought After 48 Years". Athol Daily News. Athol, Massachusetts. January 9, 2003. p. 13. Retrieved June 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
6. "Legendary pilot's remains coming home". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. October 23, 2006. p. A4. Retrieved June 23, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
7. "World War II pilot Felix Smith, 100, got his final wish to have his ashes scattered off Oahu". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. July 20, 2019. Retrieved June 23, 2024.