More detail on this person: I am Luther S.
Smith Jr's only son. I was in Germany at the time
he died at his home on Dean Church Rd in Ozark
Alabama. If you would like to know the history of
my fathers career as a pilot and an instructor
pilot, please contact me. He flew as a test pilot
with the test board at Cairns Air Field located in
Daleville, Al which is a part of Ft. Rucker. When
he first came to Ft. Rucker is was known as camp
Rucker. He was there and saw the camp become a
fort. I was there in the very early 60's and
remember everything just like it was yesterday.
Everything from him serving in Korea and Viet Nam.
From 1986-1988 I attended AATC in Ozark and
earned my A&P which my dad truly trusted and
loved. Many times he would not fly if I did not
sigh off the aircraft first. I really miss signing
off his aircraft and flying with him. He thought
me to fly and without him, I'll never fly
again. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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03/10/2024
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