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Oct 08, 1892 Santa Barbara, California, United States Died on 04 Nov 1945 (aged 53)
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About Lowell Smith
- Lowell Herbert Smith (October 8, 1892—November 4, 1945) was a pioneer American airman who piloted the first airplane to receive a complete mid-air refueling (along with Lt.
- John P.
- Richter) on June 27, 1923, and later set an endurance record of 37 hours on August 28, both in a De Havilland DH-4B.
- Smith also piloted the Douglas World Cruiser Chicago, which along with one other made the first aerial circumnavigation in 1924.
- Smith held 16 records for military aircraft in speed, endurance and distance.
- He was awarded the best achievement in flight Mackay Trophy twice.
