Key Facts
| Short Name: | |
| Nickname: | unknown |
| Main Role: | EMS |
| Secondary Role: | Search & Rescue |
| First Formed: | n/a |
| Parent Unit: | Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service |
| Current Status: | Active |
History
SLSQ’s Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service began in December 1976 and patrolled Gold Coast beaches from October to April each year. In those early years a Bell 206B Jet Ranger helicopter was used. There were four rescues carried out during 37 missions flown in that first season. The service has been sponsored by Westpac (formally the Bank of New South Wales) since 1978.
Aircraft
| Type | Qty | Service | Example Serials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell 206B | 1 | Dec 1976 – ? | |
| ?? | 1 | ? – ? | |
| ?? | 1 | ? – ? | |
| AS365N | 1 | ? – ? | |
| AS350 | 1 | ? – ? | |
| EC135 | 1 | 2009 – current | |
| Bo 105 | 1 | 2012 – current |
Unit Markings
| Figure 1 |
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| To be added |
Main Bases
| Base | Duration |
|---|---|
| Kurrawa | 1976 – ? |
| Carrara | ? – current |
| Caloundra | ? – current |
More Information
References
- wikipedia: Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Service
- Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters
- Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter QLD
Other Sources
To be added.