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Northern Territory · Australia
Visit the headquarters of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which delivers medical services to those who live and work in remote rural Australia.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum
Welcome to the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Tourist Centre in Alice Springs. You are about to explore the history of what is arguably Australia's most iconic and essential service. …
Listen in the app2John Flynn and the Visionary Dream
The story of the RFDS begins with the Reverend John Flynn, a Presbyterian minister who was moved by the tragic and often preventable deaths of people in the outback. In the early 20th century, a simple injury or illness in remote…
Listen in the app3The Pedal Radio: The First Line of Communication
While airplanes were the 'wings' of the service, radio was its 'voice.' In the early days, Flynn realized that it was useless to have a flying doctor if the people in need had no way to call for help. He challenged a young…
Listen in the app4The Pilatus PC-12: The Workhorse of the Skies
One of the most popular exhibits here is the exact full-scale replica of the Pilatus PC-12 aircraft. This plane is a mainstay of the modern Flying Doctor fleet, and for good reason. …
Listen in the app5The Live Operations Screen: A National Perspective
One of the most fascinating features of this visitor center is the 'Live in Air' screen. This display is updated every 90 seconds and depicts the actual flying network of the RFDS across Australia at this very moment. …
Listen in the app6Flight Nursing: The Backbone of Outback Medicine
While the pilots navigate the skies, the flight nurses and doctors are the ones delivering the care. Working for the RFDS is a highly demanding and rewarding career. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum, I hope you leave with a profound sense of respect for this incredible Australian institution. From the visionary dream of John Flynn to the modern,…
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What is Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum?
Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum is a place in Northern Territory · Australia with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Northern Territory · Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -23.7040, 133.8781 |
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