Sir Charles Edward Kingsford Smith, often called by his nickname Smithy, was an early Australian aviator. In 1928, he earned global fame when he made the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia. He also made the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland, the first flights between Australia and New Zealand, and the first eastward Pacific crossing from Australia to the United States. He also made a flight from Australia to London, setting a new record of 10.5 days.... More • http://en.wikipedia. ... ford_Smith View • Books • Images • Videos • Search Related • Pilots • 1920s • 1930s • Airplane • Australia • Aviation • Industrial Revolution • Plane • 20th Century • Pacific Ocean • People