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Michael King Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 20, 1966 |
| Died | March 20, 1995 (aged 29) |
| Cause of death | Car accident |
Michael King Smith (January 20, 1966–March 20, 1995) was a captain in the United States Air Force.
Biography edit
Smith was raised in McMinnville, Oregon.[1] He received his pilot's license at the age of sixteen.[2] Smith became an Eagle Scout in 1983.[3] Six years later, he received a commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.[2][3][4] He became an F-15 pilot and flight lead for the 123d Fighter Squadron of the Oregon Air National Guard.[1][2][3][4]
Education edit
He attended McMinnville High School, where he was class president as a sophomore and senior.[2] He graduated in 1984.[1] He then attended University of Washington,[2][4] where he graduated in 1989.[3] He was first in his class when he graduated from Columbus Air Force Base.[1][2] He received honors such as the Commander’s Trophy, the Distinguished Graduate Award, and the Flying Excellence Award.[2][3][4]
Death edit
On March 20, 1995, Smith died of injuries sustained as a passenger in a car accident.[4][5] A fellow passenger, Major Rhory Roger Draeger, died after the same collision.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c d Ordway, Carrie. "Northwest Aviation Museums". Northwest Travel Advisor. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Captain Michael King Smith" (PDF). Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. p. 2. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Captain Michael King Smith Memorial. Photo
- ^ a b c d e "Captain Michael King Smith". Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. 2012. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
- ^ Pociask, Martin J. (Fall 2008). "Delford Smith HAI Heritage Series" (PDF). Helicopter Association International. Rotor. p. 44. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
External links edit
- Capt Michael King Smith at Find a Grave
- Michael King Smith at Find a Grave
- Michael King Smith Research Library
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