General Aviation

Smith Biplane

Manufacturer: SMITH

The Rex Smith Biplane was an early American biplane that drew heavily on the pioneering work of Glen Curtiss. Built and flown at College Park, Maryland, it was one of the first aircraft to be demonstrated to the U.S. Army Signal Corps and to the public in the Washington, D.C. area. Its design combined Curtiss’s high‑wing configuration with Smith’s own modifications, making it a notable step in the evolution of U.S. aviation.