Robert T. Smith | |
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| Nickname(s) | "R.T.", "Tadpole", "Bob" |
| Born | February 23, 1918 York, Nebraska, US |
| Died | August 21, 1995 (aged 77) Van Nuys, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force Reserve |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 1949–1966 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Service number | 0-395294 |
| Unit | American Volunteer Group 1st Air Commando Group |
| Commands | 337th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal Order of the Cloud and Banner with Special Cravat (China) Star Wing Medal (China) Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) |
| Other work | TWA pilot Executive |
Robert Tharp (R.T.) Smith (February 23, 1918 – August 21, 1995) was an American World War II fighter pilot and ace, credited with 8.7, 8.9 or 9 Japanese aircraft while fighting with the American Volunteer Group (Flying Tigers).