Smith, Harry G. (1890-1938)

SMITH

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 6/16/2021 at 22:42:23

From Simpson College 1931 Zenith Yearbook
The following men and women have been selected as typical of the outstanding recognition achieved by alumni of Simpson College in representative fields of endeavor:

AVIATION - Harry G. Smith (December 8, 1890 - April 1938)
Harry G. Smith, recognized as one of the outstanding men in American Air Service; former air mail pilot; recently chosen to establish commercial air lines in China; one of two pilots chosen as the official welcoming committee for Lindbergh on his return from Europe holder of air mail records; at one time inspector of all government planes; former instructor in flying at Kelly Field, San Antonio, Texas; expert in aeronautic engineering and aerial photography; graduate of Simpson in the class of 1917. [Read his obituary on this site.]

Harry G. Smith
 

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