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Bernard L. Smith

Col · USMC/USMCR

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Bernard L. Smith

Col · USMC/USMCR

01/22/1909 – 02/02/1947

Service Details

School / Education

VA Polytech Inst.

Pilot Designation

Naval Aviator

Highest Designation

Aero Club of America

Service Years

01/22/1909 – 02/02/1947

Theaters of Service

Mexico WWI & WWII

Aircraft Flown

Curtis Hydro Grumman Vought Douglas North American

Duty Assignments

USS Birmingham, 1914
Naval Attache Paris, 1918
Central America, 1943

Service Organizations

Aero Club of America
Naval & Marine Corps
Associations

Achievements & Story

Naval Pioneer,Test Pilot USMC Aviator #2.Authority on LTA.Staff mbr. for NC flying boats. 1st to fly amphibian, designed 1st re- tractable landing gear.CO Yokosuka