Charles Kingsford Smith III

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Recognized for his contributions.
Southern Cross flight
Contributed to aviation innovation.
First to fly from Australia to the United States.
Inspiration for future aviators.
Key figure in aviation history.
Over 8,000 hours
Participated in many aviation events.
Southern Cross.
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Qantas_Airways
gptkbp:aviation_contribution Pioneered long-distance air travel.
gptkbp:aviation_influence Influenced aviation policies.
gptkbp:aviation_pioneering A pioneer in aviation.
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Order_of_the_British_Empire
gptkbp:biography ' Smithy: The Story of Charles Kingsford Smith'.
gptkbp:birth_date 1897-02-09
gptkbp:children gptkb:Charles_Kingsford_Smith_IV
gptkbp:death_date 1935-11-08
gptkbp:famous_for Trans-Pacific flight
gptkbp:famous_quote ' The only way to fly is to fly.'
gptkbp:first_flight Flight from Sydney to Brisbane.
gptkbp:flight_style Long-distance navigation.
Numerous aviation records.
gptkbp:flying_achievements_legacy His achievements are part of aviation legacy.
gptkbp:flying_achievements_recognition Recognized for his flying achievements.
gptkbp:flying_awards Aviator of the Year.
gptkbp:flying_career_end gptkb:1935
gptkbp:flying_career_start 1920s
gptkbp:flying_challenges Overcame many flying challenges.
gptkbp:flying_community_support Supported the flying community.
gptkbp:flying_history A significant figure in flying history.
gptkbp:flying_innovations Innovated flight techniques.
gptkbp:flying_inspiration Inspiration for young pilots.
gptkbp:flying_legacy_continues His legacy continues in aviation.
gptkbp:flying_pioneers Part of the group of flying pioneers.
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Charles_Edward_Kingsford_Smith
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charles Kingsford Smith III
gptkbp:influenced Modern aviation.
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Aviation_pioneers
gptkbp:inspiration Aviation enthusiasts.
gptkbp:legacy Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney named after him.
gptkbp:memorials Kingsford Smith Memorial in Brisbane.
gptkbp:military_service gptkb:Royal_Flying_Corps
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Australian
gptkbp:notable_achievement First person to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean.
gptkbp:notable_pilots Promoted aviation education.
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:aviator
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Burswood,_Western_Australia
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Kangaroo_Point,_Queensland
gptkbp:record_flight_date 1928-06-12
gptkbp:record_flight_distance Over 11,000 miles.
gptkbp:related_aircraft Respected in the flying community.
gptkbp:safety Promoted aviation safety standards.
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Jean_Kingsford_Smith
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Kingsford_Smith_Flying_School
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Charles_Kingsford_Smith_Jr.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6