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Filtec
long term supporters of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter |
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Filtec have been sponsors
of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter for many
years now, and were lucky enough to win
a draw to have their logo on the front of
the helicopter for 6 months.The Auckland based Westpac
Rescue Helicopter is the only rescue helicopter
service in New Zealand that operates 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
2006 is the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Services’
36th year in operation. This is a milestone
for the organisation, which started the
world's first ever-civilian rescue helicopter
service back in 1970. Over the past 36 years,
the service has performed more than 12,000
rescues and is internationally recognised
for its pioneering work in saving lives.
History
The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's origins
date back to the establishment of the Rescue
Helicopter Service in 1970. That summer,
the Auckland Life Saving Association launched
a world first in ocean rescue with the provision
of the Hiller 12E helicopter. This aircraft
was used specifically for the saving of
lives from the surf on Auckland's west coast
beaches.
In 1990 a Charitable Trust was formed with
Trustees selected from the community and
business sectors of the greater Auckland
region. The primary aim of the Trust is
to provide and develop a highly efficient
aero medical service for the benefit of
the community at large.
International Award
This outstanding achievement was recognised
by the world "Association of Aeromedical
Services" in 2000 when the Trust was
presented with an award for 10,000 accident
free missions. For more information on
the Westpac Rescue Helicopter service visit
their website: www.rescuehelicopter.org.nz |
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