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 30 November 2016 • 30 min
A motor cross rider falls off their bike head-first, an adrenaline junkie has an accident while climbing a cliff face, and a patient hit by a car is put on life support.
2. Episode 2
Aired 7 December 2016 • 30 min
The Westpac Air Rescue crew attempt a difficult rescue when they can't see anything at all.
3. Episode 3
Aired 14 December 2016 • 30 min
A day out goes wrong, and despite the best efforts of the rescue team, they can only save two of the people in need.
4. Episode 4
Aired 21 December 2016 • 30 min
A man clips a tree while mountain bike riding. The team has a precarious 150m winch to get him to safety! Also, a walker in a remote location requires a delicate rescue.
5. Episode 5
Aired 28 December 2016 • 30 min
Five men, two life jackets and a boat that's sinking fast. Will the Air Rescue Crew be able to save everyone?
6. Episode 6
Aired 11 January 2017 • 30 min
An afternoon climb takes a wrong turn and an injured elderly couple on a cruise requires a helicopter to make a complicated deep sea medivac.