Flying Doctor
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Celebrating 77 years of Service
On May 15, 2005 the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
celebrated the 77th. anniversary of the founding of the service
by the late Very Reverend John Flynn. John Flynn combines his passion for the
outback with his interest in medicine, and the new
emerging technologies of aviation, and radio communication.
Today rural travellers, tourists, miners, and farmers no longer fear the tyrany
of distance.
A simple radio call is all that is needed to activate this marvel of modern
health care.
The service also holds regular health clinics when the Flying Doctor flies in
to various isolated towns or farming properties where
anyone is welcome to come and receive the latest in health care.
One of the major bases of the Royal Flying Doctor Service is located at Charleville.
The main hangar and aircraft are situated at the Charleville Airport.
Flying Doctor Museum
There is also an office complex with information centre, museum, and souvenir shop. This is located off the Old Cunnamulla Road. (Ref. A9)
Visitors are always welcome to come and browse. Entry is by donation.
The Flying Doctor relies on the support from the public to maintain such a worthwhile service.
Donations and bequests are always welcome.
For more information Phone. 07 3860 1100
See also;
www.flyingdoctorqueensland.net
Visit Historic House Museum at Charleville
to see the portable typewriter used by the
Very Reverend John Flynn during his many travels through the Outback.
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