Delford M. Smith, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American aviator and businessman
Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1930
Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States
Date of Death: 07-Nov-2014
Profession: businessperson
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Delford M. Smith
- Delford Michael Smith (February 25, 1930 – November 7, 2014), also known as Del Smith, was an American aviator and businessman from the state of Oregon.
- He was orphaned at birth and then adopted at a young age.
- Smith graduated from the University of Washington, and then served in the United States Air Force.
- Smith founded Evergreen Helicopters in 1960.
- This was the first of seven interrelated companies founded by Smith.
- All his companies were headquartered in McMinnville, Oregon.
- Later, Smith created the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum in McMinnville, home of the Spruce Goose.
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