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Charles Kingsford Smith

@charlessmith

Australian aviator (1897-1935)

Building Australian National Airways as Founder · Australia

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Lived
1897–1935
Educated at
Sydney Technical High School

About

Charles Kingsford Smith (1897–1935) was an aircraft pilot and Flieger. They were born in Hamilton. They studied at Sydney Technical High School.

In context

Australian National Airways was founded in 1929 and closed in 1931, after 2 years. Among the 9 other airline companies founded in the 1920s we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 7 years, so this one closed earlier than most.

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