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James Floyd Smith

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American aviator (1884-1956)

United StatesLived 1884 to 1956 · aged 71
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James Floyd Smith was an inventor, aviation pioneer, and parachute manufacturer. With borrowed money, he built, then taught himself to fly his own airplane.

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Albert Smith on the left, James Floyd Smith (1884-1956) on the right, circa 1915 in San DiegoAlbert Smith on the left, James Floyd Smith (1884-1956) on the right, circa 1915 in San DiegoHilder Florentina Youngber Smith circa 1914 1915Hilder Florentina Youngber Smith circa 1914 1915Smith's Type A parachute, May 1919 McCook FieldSmith's Type A parachute, May 1919 McCook Field

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2022National Inventors Hall of Fame

About this person

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United States
Status
deceased
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Lived 1884 to 1956 · aged 71
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