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11,000 missions by the side of WA
15 Apr 2026
As of Thursday 9th April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have responded to 11,000 missions, rescuing people in urgent and often life-threatening situations.
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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.
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Women of RAC Rescue: Inspiring the Next Generation in Critical Care and Aviation
March 2026
Behind every RAC Rescue mission is a team of highly skilled professionals working together in some of Western Australia’s most challenging environments.
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Baby born in RAC Rescue helicopter reunites with crew
November 2025
On 19 September 2004, Skye Hill was born aboard the Perth-based RAC Rescue helicopter. Twenty-one years to the day, she reunited with the crew.
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A new era for the RAC Rescue helicopters
April 2025
Western Australia’s Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service is getting a major upgrade.
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RAC soars to new sponsorship heights with State's rescue choppers
August 2024
RAC wins naming rights of Western Australia's emergency rescue helicopters.
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Two decades and ten thousand missions
May 2024
More than two decades after its establishment, RAC Rescue completed its 10,000th mission on Wednesday 24 April 2024.
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A tragic decision
March 2024
Fit and healthy with a passion for triathlon and adventure sports, Nick Lonie had everything to live for.
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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