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Jason flying an RFDS helicopter

High achiever

20 Mar 2025

RFDS patients are in safe hands with helicopter pilot Jason Parsons, whose wide-ranging aviation career spans flying for the Royal Australian Air Force and United States Air Force to the Qantas Dreamliner.

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RFDS pilot first woman in the Southern Hemisphere to command the Pilatus PC-24 jet

08 Mar 2019

RFDS Western Operations pilot Lisa Roper-Campbell is the first woman in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere to command the world-first for aero medical service Pilatus PC-24 jet.

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RFDS Western Operations fleet world-leader in aero medical services

25 Feb 2019

The arrival of the second Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet 'Kimberley' marks the completion of the RFDS Western Operations integrated fleet.

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A Christmas miracle - Jeremy's Flying Doctor story

21 Dec 2018

"Jeremy wouldn't be alive today if the RFDS didn't come to get us that day," Wheatbelt resident Sherelle said.

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World-first aero medical PC-24 jet lands in WA

04 Dec 2018

On Sunday December 2, Rio Tinto Managing Director Pilbara Mines Stefan Buys joined RFDS Chief Executive Officer Rebecca Tomkinson to witness the historic touchdown of the RFDS' first Rio Tinto LifeFlight PC-24 jet aircraft at Broome International Airport.

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Your Christmas 2018 Wish for the Flying Doctor

20 Nov 2018

Thank you for supporting the RFDS. We would love to hear your Chistmas wishes for the Flying Doctor!

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Emilia's Story

20 Nov 2018

“The isolation felt extreme in Coral Bay when Emilia was bitten by the snake.”

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Isla's new sponsors help keep Goldfields safe

18 Nov 2018

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GrainKing Nyrex Chaser Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service

23 Aug 2018

Take part in the GrainKing Bin Auction for Royal Flying Doctor Service. The profits from this one-of-a-kind chaser bin auction will be donated to the RFDS.

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