Western Queensland looks to the sky for Flying Doctor tribute

Sally Gall
Updated May 15 2018 - 3:18pm, first published 5:30am
Some of the planes involved in the antique air pilgrimage lined up on an outback strip. Photos contributed.
Some of the planes involved in the antique air pilgrimage lined up on an outback strip. Photos contributed.

In the 21st century, the ready access that rural people have to emergency medical care is something that tends to be taken for granted, thanks to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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