Success, and continued success

In 1932, the success from its operations in Cloncurry, and the increasing public awareness to this vital rural service, resulted in a push for a national network of flying doctors, hopefully with sponsorship from the government. In 1934, this was realised with the new Australian Aerial Medical Service opening up " Sections" across the nation. In 1942 it was renamed to Flying Doctor Service.

Until the 1960s the service predominantly hired aircraft, pilots and service technicians from contractors (подрядчики). After this point, the service moved on to purchasing its own equipment and employing its own pilots and mechanics.

The service became the first comprehensive air ambulance service in the world. During its first few decades the service relied heavily on community fundraising (сбор пожертвований), volunteer support and donations. This is still the mainstay (основа) of the services funding, but it benefits greatly from State and Federal Government subsidiaries.