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3 unusual facts about Conolly Abel Smith


Conolly Abel Smith

On 16 June 1924 Abel Smith was attached to the Royal Air Force, who were in control of all naval aviation at that time, with the rank of flying officer, to attend No. 1 Flying Training School at Netheravon, Wiltshire.

Abel Smith retired on 14 February 1958 and was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Selkirkshire on the 16th, serving until 1975.

From 1950 to 1951 he served as Vice ­Controller (Air), Chief of Naval Air Equipment and Chief Naval Representative to the Ministry of Supply.



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