Air Rescue

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service is a national community service that has performed over 70,000 rescue mission since inception in 1973. It's the oldest civilian search and rescue helicopter service in Australia, covering 84% of the population in the summer months. What sets this series apart is each rescue deals with natural dangers: the environment, the weather, personal jeopardy and time-critical stakes, set against the daily work of the rescue crews. (Viasat)