Lowell Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lowell Smith

American pilot

Date of Birth: 08-Oct-1892

Place of Birth: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Date of Death: 04-Nov-1945

Profession: military personnel, aircraft pilot

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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.