Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| CQ Rescue |
| English Title: |
| CQ Rescue |
| Abbreviation: |
| CQR |
| First Established: |
| 1996 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Australia |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service was officially registered in December 1994 and began flying in September 1996. The helicopter was lost in an accident in October 2003, but flying resumed at the end of that month. The service became a two helicopter operation in 2009.
Key Dates
| 8 December 1994 | Central Queensland Helicopter Rescue Service officially registered. | |
| 1 September 1996 | CQ Rescue helicopter service first official flight. | |
| 17 October 2003 | Main helicopter lost in an accident. | |
| 31 October 2003 | CQ Rescue resumes operations. | |
| 2009 | CQ Rescue starts operating two helicopters. |
Current Status
The CQ Rescue helicopter is fully operational.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
Special Markings
The RACQ NQ Rescue helicopter flies in the familiar RACQ white/yellow/blue colour scheme with RACQ NQ Rescue titles on the fuselage sides.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The CQ Rescue helicopters carry Australian civil aircraft registrations, e.g. Bell 412 VH-EPK.
Unit/Base Codes
Coding system not used.
Aircraft
Aircraft Designations
None – Manufacturers designations used
Current Aircraft Inventory
| Aircraft Type | Total Del’d | Total Active | Still on Order | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 412 | 6 | 2 | 0 | EMS |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospatiale AS365C Dauphin 2 | 1 | 2004 | 2009 | contractor |
| Bell 206L LongRanger | 1 | 1996 | ? | contractor |
| Bell 407 | 1 | 2001 | 2003 | contractor |
| Bell 412 | 6 | 2005 | current | contractor |
| ? | 1 | 2003 | 2004 | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
The Bell 407 was lost in an accident on 17 October 2003.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
RACQ CQ Rescue, 16 Mike Jones Street, Mackay QLD 4740, Australia.
Organisational Structure
No subordinate units.
Current Unit Assignments
No subordinate units.
Historical Unit Assignments
Not applicable.
All-Time Flying Units List
Not applicable.
Air Bases
Current Air Bases
The RACQ CQ helicopters are based at Mackay Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
Skids Up
Websites
CQ Rescue
CQ Rescue
Facebook: CQ Rescue
Youtube: CQ Rescue Official
Youtube: CQ Rescue