Lowell Herbert Smith | |
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| Born | October 8, 1892 Santa Barbara, California |
| Died | 4 November 1945 (aged 53) Tucson, Arizona |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army Air Service United States Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1945 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles / wars | Mexican Revolution World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Service Medal Mackay Trophy |
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.[1]
- ^ "The Mackay Trophy | National Air and Space Museum". Archived from the original on 2015-01-17. Retrieved 2014-06-29.