2003 to present


australia RAC Rescue

Australia Air Ambulances









dfes rac rescue

Established 2003, RAC WA its first rescue helicopter based in Jandakot, Perth. A second helicopter was launched in 2016 based in Bunbury. Managed by the Department of Fire and Emergencies Services (DFES), WA. Operated by CHC Australia



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  News about RAC Rescue


Western Australia New Ambulances to Arrive in 2023

Western Australia New Ambulances to Arrive in 2023

01-Jun-22 - Leonardo confirmed order of 3 new AW139 helicopters for the Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service (EHRS) for delivery in early 2023 and to be operated by CHC Australia #WesternAustralia
Royal Perth Hospital New Heliport

Royal Perth Hospital New Heliport

31-May-22 - Western Australia Royal Perth Hospital new 788m2 heliport opened after a $10M invest. It can take two helicopters at any time #Perth
New CHC AW139 for Western Australia DFES

New CHC AW139 for Western Australia DFES

25-May-22 - The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) Western Australia signed 12-year contract with CHC for 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter services. Three new AW139 will replace current Bell 412 by end 2023 #DFES
CHC’ Bell 412 SAR Crew Recognized in Australia

CHC’ Bell 412 SAR Crew Recognized in Australia

19-Oct-17 - Bell 412 ‘Rescue 651’ crew from Western Australia’s Rescue Helicopter Service, operated by CHC, recognised with Commendation Award for their mission with vessel ‘Fatal Attraction’ on November 6, 2016
RAC Rescue Completes 5000th Mission

RAC Rescue Completes 5000th Mission

20-Oct-16 - CHC Australia’s Bell 412 helicopters completed their 5,000th mission in 13 years with the DFES’s RAC Rescue service
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  Locations


YearsLocationICAO/FAA
2016-    BunburyYBUN
2003-    Jandakot AirportYPJT



helicopter   Models


Years Models
2003-    412






RAC Rescue List of helicopters


C/N VersionBuiltIn this Org In other Org
32019 aw139 2023 VH-8AW : Jandakot Airport, Perth, Western Australia. Now 'RAC Rescue' yellow
Leonardo Italy I-PTFT
Lloyd Helicopters VH-8AW
36100 412ep 1994 VH-EPK : RAC Rescue, by 2015; Jun17 noted at Bunbury
Mexico Government XC-JCU
Helicopter Express Inc N412HH
CHC Helicopters Australia VH-EPK
Lloyd Helicopters VH-EPK
36312 412ep 2002 VH-EWA : RAC Rescue op by CHC, noted 2010, pictured
: pictured (pic2)
Lloyd Helicopters VH-EWA
CHC Helicopters Australia VH-EWA
36274 412ep 2001 VH-VAA : RAC Rescue (DFES WA) /Rescue 653 op by CHC; reached 10,000 flight hours w+
Lloyd Helicopters VH-VAA
CHC Helicopters Australia VH-VAA







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