Hudson Fysh

Hudson Fysh, a decorated World War I hero and one of Australia's celebrated Light Horsemen, founded Qantas and led it for nearly fifty years, guiding it from humble beginnings to the jet age. His adventurous career included flying daring missions during wartime and pioneering services like the Flying Doctor. Under his leadership, Qantas weathered economic crises and wartime threats, ultimately opening the skies to millions of Australians.