John Johnson hosted some interested Weddin locals and nine pilots and their planes on Sunday morning June 1, at the "Myee" airstrip.

John hosted the group to draw attention to the upcoming Royal Flying Doctor Service’s 2025 Outback Air Race and raised $917!

There are 40 aircraft taking part in the race and it will begin from Uluru on 22 August and finish in Carnarvon on 8 September, covering 3,800 kilometres, with the aim of raising $100,000.

"We are determined to reach an ambitious target of $100,000 by participating in the Outback Air Race 2025 while proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service," John said.

John is asking for donations to help Team 22 - Flyin4phun reach their goal.

The team comprises of Jack Buckley, the Flying Pharmacist based in Forbes, Brad Shephard the Farmer from Down Under, and John, a farmer from Grenfell.

Brad and John met when they were both Group Captains in the NSW Rural Fire Service.

John will have a stall in the Main Street on Saturday during the Henry Lawson Festival for anyone who wishes to assist the fundraising.