Arthur Drakeford | |
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| Minister for Air | |
| In office 7 October 1941 – 19 December 1949 | |
| Preceded by | John McEwen |
| Succeeded by | Thomas White |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Maribyrnong | |
| In office 15 September 1934 – 10 December 1955 | |
| Preceded by | James Fenton |
| Succeeded by | Philip Stokes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1878 Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 9 June 1957 (aged 79) Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Ellen Unger |
| Occupation | Unionist |
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.