James Floyd Smith, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetJames Floyd Smith
American aviator
Date of Birth: 17-Oct-1884
Date of Death: 18-Apr-1956
Profession: aircraft pilot
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About James Floyd Smith
- James Floyd Smith (October 17, 1884 – April 18, 1956) was a test pilot and instructor for Glenn Martin, and was a manufacturer of parachutes.
- He built and flew his own plane in 1912, and invented the manually operated parachute for the Army in 1918.
- He was awarded the Aero Club of America Medal of Merit.
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