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: Peter Butler
October 9, 2018
While on a guided motorbike tour of the South West, Peter was involved in a freak accident that catapulted him from his bike causing him serious injury.
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RAC Rescue: Laretta Rowe
October 9, 2018
Only 1.7km from home and 700m from her farm driveway, Laretta was involved in a horrific car crash that threw her from the vehicle.
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RAC Rescue: Jim Roney
October 9, 2018
Jim, a hardworking farmer from Elgin, was repairing a fuel tank when it exploded in front of him. Find out how his family responded and how the RAC Rescue helicopter helped save his life.
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RAC Rescue: Graeme Fry
October 9, 2018
Graeme was working on a farm when he was crushed by his quad bike, trapping him isolated and alone with life threatening injuries.
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