| Peter Lloyd | |
 Lloyd on his 100th birthday in 2020 | |
| Centenarian |
George Alfred Lloyd, AC OBE (born 15 December 1920-16 August 2022), known as Peter Lloyd, was an Australian centenarian, aviator, and entrepreneur. Since the 1950s, Lloyd has been involved with administering aero clubs in Australia and internationally, as well as promoting air sports and air safety. He turned 100 on 15 December 2020.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Lloyd was born in Sydney in 1920, and attended Sydney Church of England Grammar School, and then the University of Sydney.
Military service[]
On 31 May 1940, Lloyd enlisted in the Second Australian Imperial Force for service in the Second World War. He was assigned to the 2/6th Field Regiment and saw action in the Middle East and New Guinea, ending his service as a lance-sergeant. On 8 March 1945, Lloyd was mentioned in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the South-West Pacific.
Aviation career[]
On his return to Australia, Lloyd worked as an entrepreneur and grazier. In 1951, Lloyd was elected treasurer of the Royal Aero Club of New South Wales, and in 1955, he qualified as a pilot. In 1957, Lloyd became president of the club, a position he held for ten years, and then again from 1972 to 1974. He built up the club from poor condition to the largest aviation school in the British Commonwealth.
In 1958, Lloyd became president of the Federation of Australian Aero Clubs, and set about greatly increasing the federation's membership and promoting aviation sports throughout Australia.
Representing Australia Lloyd served as treasurer-general of the Federation Aeronautique Internationale - The World Air Sports Federation from 1976 and then FAI President from 1986-1988.
Lloyd turned 100 on December 15 2020, he died on August 16 2022 aged 101.
References[]
- Happy 100th birthday to Peter Lloyd, AC OBE MiD Flight Safety Australia, 15 December 2020