History
Narrative Summary
In late 1997 the Government of Tasmania awarded the Royal Flying Doctor Service a contract to provide an aerial ambulance service in Tasmania, under the administration of Ambulance Tasmania. Beech King Air 200 VH-MSM was dedicated to this task. The contract with RFDS was renewed in 2004. In 2011 the RFDS won a new contract by undertaking to replace the existing aircraft with a new machine operating in Ambulance Tasmania colours.
Key Dates
| 1997 | RFDS wins contract to provide aerial ambulance service in Tasmania. | |
| 2004 | RFDS contract renewed. | |
| 2011 | RFDS wins new contract. |
Current Status
The Ambulance Tasmania aircraft is fully operational.
Future Plans
No plans known.
Markings
Special Markings
The Ambulance Tasmania aircraft flies in an overall white colour scheme with a broad yellow and red cheatline. AMBULANCE TASMANIA titles appear on the upper fuselage and AMBULANCE on the fin.
Aircraft Serial Numbers
The Ambulance Tasmania aircraft carries an Australian civil aircraft registration, i.e. King Air 200 VH-LTQ.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech King Air 200 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Air Ambulance |
All-Time Aircraft Used List
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Out of Service | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Quantity | Service Entry | Retirement | Origin |
| Beech King Air 200 | 2 | 1997 | current | contractor |
Aircraft NOT Used
No false reports known.
Aircraft Losses and Incidents
None known.
Organisation
Main Headquarters
Ambulance Tasmania State Headquarters, Lower Level, 12 Brisbane Street, Hobart TAS 7000.
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 Ambulance Tasmania aircraft is based at Launceston.
All-Time Air Bases Used List
As above.
More Information
Books
None known.
Magazines
None known.
Websites
Aeromedical and Medical Retrieval
planespotters.net
RFDS Welcomes Ambulance Tasmania Decision