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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 2021
December 2, 2021
RAC has been supporting WA's only 24/7 emergency rescue helicopter service since 2003.
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AFLW players stand united alongside RAC Rescue to keep West Australians safe on our roads
March 31, 2021
As well as being passionate and committed AFLW players, Emma Swanson and Evie Gooch are also career firefighters dedicated to keeping our community safe.
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RAC Rescue: Norman Spillman
October 12, 2018
It was just another day on the road for truck driver Norm - then everything changed in an instant. Hear his amazing story and the role the RAC Rescue helicopter played in saving his life.
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RAC Rescue: Riley Stiles
October 9, 2018
Eight year old Riley was buried alive when a wall of sand collapsed on top of him. Hear how is father and emergency services, including the RAC Rescue helicopter crew, released him from the trench.
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