Arthur Drakeford
Australian politician
Died when: 79 years 44 days (949 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Arthur Samuel Drakeford (26 April 1878 – 9 June 1957) was an Australian politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1934 to 1955, representing the Labor Party.
He served as Minister for Air and Minister for Civil Aviation from 1941 to 1949, and during World War II was the minister responsible for the Royal Australian Air Force.
He was also responsible for the establishment of the domestic carrier Trans Australia Airlines and for the nationalisation of Qantas.
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