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RAC Rescue helicopter stories

The RAC Rescue helicopters provide an important and life saving service in Western Australia.

In this series, we hear firsthand accounts from the people whose lives have been touched by the RAC Rescue helicopters and crew.

Latest

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A very special 21st birthday surprise

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A very special 21st birthday surprise

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Behind the scenes of a RAC Rescue helicopter mission with aircrew Jordan Dickinson

RAC Rescue aircrewman Jordan getting ready for a job

Media duration: 2minutes2mins

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Behind the scenes of a RAC Rescue helicopter mission with aircrew Jordan Dickinson

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Trapped and alone: A Donnybrook farmer's quad bike rollover and rescue story

Crash victim Graeme Fry on the stretcher when crew arrived

Media duration: 44minutes44mins

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Trapped and alone: A Donnybrook farmer's quad bike rollover and rescue story

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One year on: Kelly's story

Kelly and family in front of RAC Rescue helicopter
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One year on: Kelly's story

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In good hands: Rod McMeeken's rescue

Rod reunited with RAC Rescue crew
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In good hands: Rod McMeeken's rescue

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Saved by a personal locator beacon

Alan in the outback near rescue area
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Saved by a personal locator beacon

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Danuta’s rescue is a timely warning for bushwalkers to look out for snakes

Lady on a bush hike

Media duration: 1minute1min

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Danuta’s rescue is a timely warning for bushwalkers to look out for snakes

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Greg was rescued at sea just days before his first child was born

Greg Robbins and wife reunited with Rescue crew

Media duration: 35minutes35mins

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Greg was rescued at sea just days before his first child was born

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Witchcliffe local's peaceful Easter long weekend starts on horse back and ends in a helicopter

Julie Townsend is riding her horse, smiling
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Witchcliffe local's peaceful Easter long weekend starts on horse back and ends in a helicopter