May 17, 1928 - Australian Doctor Flying Service Created

Christian layman John Flynn had a heart for the people of the Australian outback who lacked medical care in the early 1900s. After hearing of the horrendous suffering of the people there, he created the Australian Doctor Flying Service to reach these people, and, on May 17, 1928, the inaugural flight of his service was made. Eventually, the national government bought five planes to assist Flynn’s philanthropic efforts.