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The Flying Doctors

TV·1986–1992·Nine Network·Drama, Action, Medical·50m

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A long running drama showing the cases tackled by the Royal Flying Doctor Service, who bring medical help to the remote areas of the Australian outback.

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Robert GrubbRobert GrubbDr. Geoff StandishLenore SmithLenore SmithKate Standish WellingsNikki CoghillNikki CoghillJackie CraneSarah ChadwickSarah ChadwickRowie LangDavid ReyneDavid ReyneGuy ReidChristopher StolleryChristopher StolleryJohnno JohnsonVal JellayVal JellayNancy Buckley
Maurie Fields
Maurie FieldsVic Buckley

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