Key Facts
| Current Title: |
| RAC Rescue Helicopter |
| English Title: |
| RAC Rescue Helicopter |
| Abbreviation: |
| RRH |
| First Established: |
| 2003 |
| ICAO Code: |
| (None) |
| Country: |
| Australia |
| Status: |
| Active |
History
Narrative Summary
The RAC Rescue helicopter is Western Australia’s only dedicated 24-hour air ambulance helicopter. The service is managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and funded by the state government, with sponsorship from the RAC. The helicopter began operations in 2003.
It is not clear what EMS/Rescue helicopter capability was available in WA before 2003.
Key Dates
| 2003 | RAC Rescue Helicopter first established. |
Current Status
The RAC Rescue helicopter is fully operational.
Future Plans
Acquire and deploy a second helicopter in 2016.
Markings
Special Markings
The RAC helicopter originally operated in an overall white colour scheme with a red cheetline and RAC RESCUE titles on the tail boom. The RAC logo and DFES logo were displayed on the cabin door. The helicopter now operates in an overall yellow scheme with dark blue stripes along thw lower edge of the fuselage and RAC RESCUE titles on the tail boom. The RAC logo is still carried on the cabin door, but the DFES logo is now on the nose.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The RAC helicopter carries an Australian civil aircraft registration, i.e. Bell 412 VH-EWA.
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 | 2 | 1 | EMS | contractor |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 412 | 2 | 2003 | current | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
RAC Rescue Helicopter, CHC Helicopters, Bell Ct, Jandakot Airport, Perth, WA.
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 helicopter is are based at Jandakot Airport.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
To be added
Websites
RAC Rescue Helicopter
RAC Rescue Helicopter
Emergency Rescue Helicopter
RAC Rescue Helicopter
Facebook: RAC Rescue Chopper
helis.com RAC Rescue
Second helicopter