Reference codeI047Name of interviewee (English)SMITH, Michael; MaryDate of interview27/11/2007BiographyCaptain Michael Smith began his career working in a solicitor's office in London, subsequently joining the Navy and became a helicopter pilot.
Mary Smith was born in Devon, United Kingdom and resided in Singapore before moving to Hong Kong.Interview summaryRelates Captain Smith's work in the Navy and his career progression into aviation. Also narrates his first Naval mission and discusses the role of the British Navy in Hong Kong in the 1950s. Mentions training Sir Michael Kadoorie to fly and talks of the different aviation regulations around the world.Duration48 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicAviationBritish NavyKadoorie FamilyLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedOther notesEditedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummarySMITH, Michael; Mary
