Father: Thomas Edward Smith Ed. Bedford School; Chelsea College of Aeronautical Engineering prev. aircraft engineer - British & Continental Airways, Croydon from 1934; pilot for Air Despatch Ltd Address in 1940: 31 Liverpool Rd, Chester Postings: 8FPP Suspended for two days with loss of pay in Apr 1942, for "flying in bad weather against orders" 2 accidents, one his fault: - 1 Mar 1942, he stalled his Beaufighter during a crosswind landing and damaged the port wing - 30 Apr 1942, after landing in a Boston, a tyre burst.
"above average. A very capable and experienced pilot" later Chief test pilot for Short Bros. and Harland "Mr Brooke-Smith is married and has two children, Simon and Selina. His principal hobby is shooting, and he also plays golf" 1951 d. 1991, Poole
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