Hudson Fysh

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Australian aviator

Sir Wilmot Hudson Fysh KBE DFC was an Australian aviator and businessman. A founder of the Australian airline company Qantas, Fysh was born in Launceston, Tasmania. Wikipedia

Born: January 7, 1895, Launceston, Australia

Died: April 6, 1974 (age 79 years), Paddington, Australia

Books: Taming the North, Qantas Rising: The Autobiography of the Flying Fysh, Qantas at war, and more

Spouse: Elizabeth Elinor Dove (m. 1923)

Education: Launceston Church Grammar School - Senior Campus and Geelong Grammar School - Corio Campus

Organization founded: Qantas

Awards: Order of the British Empire and Distinguished Flying Cross