Across summer weekends in 1975, three people were aboard our Bell 47 helicopter – a
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29th, June, 2025
50 Stories: Opening the Belmont Base
Our Team
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