About this season
Air Rescue is a factual observational documentary series. It follows the high stakes work and real-life drama of the rescue crews in the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
Episodes (6)
1. Episode 1
Aired 3 December 2015 • 30 min
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew come face to face with a potentially deadly situation. Dave has been the victim of a shark attack and is losing blood fast.
2. Episode 2
Aired 10 December 2015 • 30 min
A hiker has triggered an emergency beacon up on the snowy crags of Cradle Mountain. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter races to pick him up before it’s too late.
3. Episode 3
Aired 17 December 2015 • 30 min
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew face a tricky winch off a mountain top to rescue grandfather Michael whose been stranded for 17 hours.
4. Episode 4
Aired 31 December 2015 • 30 min
Assume nothing and prepare for everything is the motto of the Air Rescue crew, especially when flying through bad weather and into the mountains.
5. Episode 5
Aired 7 January 2016 • 30 min
Roxy the dog spells trouble when her antics cause her owner to endanger his life in a bid to save her.
6. Episode 6
Aired 14 January 2016 • 30 min
Limited fuel and a rescue 100kms out at sea means the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter crew have to act fast.