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Dick Smith, AO (born Richard Harold Smith on March 18, 1944(1944-03-18)) is an Australian entrepreneur, businessman and aviator. He is known for his qualities as an Australian patriot and philanthropist.
Smith learned to fly in 1972, graduating on a twin engine Beech Baron. In 1976 he competed in the Perth to Sydney air race. At the age of 33 he purchased his first helicopter, a Bell Jetranger. With it he made a record-setting flight from Sydney to Lord Howe Island and return, 1185 km. The...
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