Charles Kingsford Smith
Australian aviator
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Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith MC AFC, nicknamed Smithy, was an Australian aviation pioneer. He piloted the first transpacific flight and the first flight between Australia and New Zealand.
Kingsford Smith was born in Brisbane. Wikipedia
Born: February 9, 1897, Brisbane, Australia
Died: November 8, 1935 (age 38 years), Andaman Sea
Spouse: Mary Kingsford Smith (m. 1930–1935) and Thelma Eileen Corboy (m. 1923–1928)
Parents: Catherine Mary Kingsford and William Charles Smith
Education: St Andrew's Cathedral School and Sydney Technical High School
Awards: Military Cross, Air Force Cross, and Segrave Trophy
Siblings: Eric Kingsford-Smith and Wilfrid Kingsford Smith