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George Alfred Lloyd AC OBE (born 15 December 1920), known as Peter Lloyd, is an Australian aviator and grazier. Since the 1950s, Lloyd has been involved with administering aero clubs in Australia and internationally, as well as promoting air sports and air safety.
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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 during World War II. He was assigned to the 2/6th Field Regiment and saw action in the Middle East and New Guinea. On 8 March 1945, Lloyd was mentioned in dispatches for gallant and distinguished service in the South-West Pacific.
Aviation career
On his return to Australia, Lloyd worked as a 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.