Explore RFDS history in Alice Springs: radios, medical gear, model planes, and VR experiences. Discover the legacy of flying doctors.
Explore RFDS history in Alice Springs: radios, medical gear, model planes, and VR experiences. Discover the legacy of flying doctors.
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum - Discover and engage with the inspiring history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia through advanced technology. Visit the original operational base in Alice Springs, established in 1939, to explore the heroic stories of its inception and development. The legacy of the Royal Flying Doctor Service is…
- Royal Flying Doctor Service Museum - Discover and engage with the inspiring history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia through advanced technology. Visit the original operational base in Alice Springs, established in 1939, to explore the heroic stories of its inception and development. The legacy of the Royal Flying Doctor Service is closely tied to its founder, Reverend John Flynn, known as Flynn of the Inland, who believed that once something worthwhile is initiated, nothing can halt its progress. Enjoy the comfort of the air-conditioned theatre and watch a life-sized hologram of Rev. John Flynn, portrayed by an actor, as he narrates the story of his vision and its transformation into the RFDS of today.

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Explore the original Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Alice Springs, which began operations in 1939. Discover a diverse collection of historic radios, including the Traeger Pedal Radio, and experience how communication was managed before the invention of telephones. The museum features an extensive display of historic medical equipment that was once…
Explore the original Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Alice Springs, which began operations in 1939. Discover a diverse collection of historic radios, including the Traeger Pedal Radio, and experience how communication was managed before the invention of telephones. The museum features an extensive display of historic medical equipment that was once used on RFDS flights. Witness the progression of aircraft used by the RFDS, with model planes representing each decade. Experience the life of a patient and the role of an RFDS pilot through our virtual reality experience. Stroll through the museum and engage with interactive technology to meet figures like Alf Traeger and Nurse Kathy. Gain insights into the history and daily activities of RFDS pilots, engineers, doctors, and nurses, as well as the stories of the patients they care for every day.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.