How many Royal Flying Doctor Service airplanes are there today?
How many Royal Flying Doctor Service airplanes are there today? The RFDS national fleet is 81 planes strong and is growing each year.
What town is the Royal Flying Doctor service based?
The RFDS base at Bankstown began operations in July 1994. Bankstown Base is the home of the Rural Aerial Health Service (RAHS) which the RFDS operates on behalf of NSW Health. While administration and coordination of RAHS flights takes place at the Dubbo Base, the majority of flights are made from Bankstown.
Why is John Flynn on the $20 note?
The Presbyterian minister, the Reverend John Flynn, devoted his life to improving the welfare of Australians in the outback. In 1912 he contributed to the establishment of the Australian Inland Mission and, in 1928, the Aerial Medical Service.
Does RFDS have helicopters?
In an Australian first for the Flying Doctor, the five-year partnership will integrate two EC-145 helicopters into the RFDS fleet.
Who is Emma in The Flying Doctors?
The Flying Doctors (TV Series 1986–1992) - Rebecca Gibney as Emma Plimpton, Emma Patterson - IMDb.