Clyde Fenton

Clyde Fenton
Fenton in 1937 at Newcastle Waters Station, after being rescued by William Hely.
Born(1901-05-16)16 May 1901
Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Died28 February 1982(1982-02-28) (aged 80)
Malvern, Victoria, Australia
OccupationFlying Doctor

Clyde Cornwall Fenton OBE (16 May 1901 – 28 February 1982) was the Northern Territory's first flying doctor. Unlike the other doctors with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Fenton was also his own pilot. Fenton was a self-taught pilot, and flew without the aid of any navigation equipment, air charts, and often proper landing strips. He enjoys a particular renown as a unique and dashing Territory character.

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