News
State Government launches next generation helicopters
13 Aug 2025
The three new Leonardo AW139 aircraft are almost 40 per cent faster, reaching more people with improved equipment and capability.
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Stories of survival
Every RAC Rescue mission is a story of strength, survival and the people who make it all possible. Hear from those who’ve been helped and the crew who were there when it mattered most.
Rescue Story
Lucky to be alive
February 2018
Back in 2005, farmer and shire councillor Graeme Robertson was driving into town from his Kulin farm late in the afternoon, a road he knew well.
Rescue Story
Dramatic air rescue
February 2018
Kojonup local Kevin Gale was working in a paddock with a friend, cutting and splitting wood, when disaster struck.
Rescue Story
Hamish's fearless fight
February 2018
It was the ANZAC day holiday in 2015 and the Bolto family were enjoying a quiet day on their Katanning farm, when around 3pm a series of screams broke the air.
RAC Rescue upgrades to new AW139 helicopter
November 1, 2024
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RAC Rescue reaches 10,000 missions
May 10, 2024
To commemorate RAC Rescue’s 10,000th mission, we asked some of the West Aussies who’ve had their lives touched by the RAC Rescue helicopters and crew to share their stories.
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RAC Rescue - Greg's reunion story
December 6, 2023
Days before his daughter was born, Greg Robbins had a freak ocean accident that saw him onboard RAC Rescue.
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RAC Rescue 20 year anniversary
August 11, 2023
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