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What is the Royal Flying Doctor Service?
- A government helicopter rescue service
- A not-for-profit organisation that provides emergency and primary healthcare to people in remote Australia by aircraft
- A military medical service for serving personnel
Why this is the correct answer
Founded by John Flynn in 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service covers over seven million square kilometres, making it the largest aeromedical service in the world. It provides emergency rescues, regular clinics and telehealth consultations to remote communities where no local doctors are available.