Across summer weekends in 1975, three people were aboard our Bell 47 helicopter – a
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28th, March, 2025
50 Stories: Over 30 Years of Rescue Balls
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On January 17 our Tamworth Base ‘celebrated’ a special milestone for team member Tamara. Ten

They are arguably three of the most recognizable faces on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter

Perseverance and determination is what got Trent Owen into the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service in

Another AW139 helicopter is flying to the rescue in regional and rural communities as part

Aside from Service CEO Richard Jones OAM, Graham Nickisson aka ‘Nicko’ is probably one of

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service is celebrating 21 years of operations in the New England

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter achieved a significant milestone on Saturday afternoon, officially reaching 10,000 flying

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service launched its annual End of Financial Year Appeal today, with

After 35 years’ service, Lismore Based Aircrew Officer Mick Kerry has had many memorable missions

CEO celebrates 25 years with community service This Friday 6 November, marks 25 years of

Whilst COVID-19 has quashed any planned major celebrations on Base, the significant impact in saving

By his own admission, time spent flying in exotic jungle locations throughout Africa, Papua New

Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Air Crew Officer, Mark Sewell, owes his career in rescue