Infirmary Flying

The flying infirmary is a rapid response medical facility that was created in the 19th century in France. This infirmary was intended to evacuate wounded military personnel during combat operations, as well as to provide assistance on the battlefield.

The flying infirmary in its organization and structure was very similar to modern field hospitals for the military, but it had one unique feature, thanks to which its so-called “volatility” only increased. This feature consisted in the use of special high-speed horse-drawn carts that transported the wounded to hospitals. It can also be noted that these carts had rather narrow roads, which is why the medical services had to repair the roadway after each such move.

One of the most significant stages in the formation and development of the flying hospital was the war between France and Austria in the 90s of the 18th century. That is why at this time many similar medical institutions, unique for that time, appeared, which were used to help wounded and sick soldiers and officers. Much attention was paid to the design and construction of such medical institutions, which is why the result was the emergence of specialists who acted as architects, engineers and doctors at the same time. They combined their knowledge and experience to create modern elements of field medicine and innovative devices that improved conditions for patients and