The Resume

(February 9, 1897-November 8, 1935)
Born in Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nicknamed 'Smithy'
Achieved a series of firsts in aviation
Knighted in 1932 for his accomplishments
Lost at sea near Burma at 38

Why he might be annoying:

He was the baby of 7 children.
He nearly drowned on Sydney's Bondi Beach as a little boy.
He warned aviatrix Jean Batten: 'Don't attempt to break men's records--and don't fly at night.
In an attempt to smash the England to Australia speed record, his plane disappeared over the Adaman Sea.
The only things recovered were his plane's undercarriage leg and wheel, reeled in eighteen months later by Burmese fishermen.

Why he might not be annoying:

He had an engaging smile.
He received the Military Cross because he was shot down, losing part of his left foot, while serving in battle (1917).
A few of his feats included the nascent trans-Pacific flight from the US to Australia, the initial flights between New Zealand and Australia, and the first non-stop flight across Australia.
He left behind a toddler son.
Numerous airports and schools were named in his honor.

Credit: Black Chic

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• BC/Black Chic's Profiles [Series 12]
• Dead Pilots Society
• I am Missing
• I Come from Oz
• I Died in 1935 (Ranked: 38)
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 38)
• I Died While Flying
• I Have Dimples
• Knights
• Pilots
• Profiles 31251-31500 (Ranked: 31419)
• Served in World War I
• Smith Versus Jones

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 161 Votes: 59.63% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 140 Votes: 56.43% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 71 Votes: 45.07% Annoying