Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories
By (Author) Bill Marsh
ABC Books
ABC Books
2nd November 2017
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Ambulance and rescue services
True stories of heroism, endurance and survival
Aviation and space medicine
Medical profession
362.1042570994
Physical Properties
Paperback
270
Width 130mm, Height 200mm, Spine 15mm
301g
Description
Dr Flynn and his nurses could never have imagined when they founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service that it would become such an enduring symbol of Australian life. Author Bill 'Swampy' Marsh brings us the voices of Australians from all walks life and their stories of the saviours of the air. these tales are by turn frightening, hilarious, wonderful, tragic and poignant and through them we come to understand why the Royal Flying Doctor Service stands as a unique Australian cultural icon.
Author Bio
Bill Swampy' Marsh is an award-winning writer/performer of stories, songs and plays. Based in Adelaide, he is best known for his successful Great Australian series of books published with ABC Books: More Great Australian Flying Doctor Stories (2007), Great Australian Railway Stories (2005), Great Australian Droving Stories (2003),Great Australian Shearing Stories (2001), andGreat Australian Flying Doctor Stories (1999).
