Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service celebrates 21 years since the establishment of its Tamworth base

Caitlin Reid
Updated August 27 2021 - 4:28pm, first published 3:30pm
CELEBRATION: Air crew officer Kirk Kelly with pilot and Tamworth base manager Nick Hattersley. Photo: Supplied
CELEBRATION: Air crew officer Kirk Kelly with pilot and Tamworth base manager Nick Hattersley. Photo: Supplied

WHEN Hamish McLaren lost his arm during a crop-dusting accident in Walcha in 1999, there was no local Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) base in the region.

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Caitlin Reid

Caitlin Reid

Journalist

Caitlin Reid is a journalist at the Northern Daily Leader, focussing on a range of topics including Tamworth Regional Council, education, property and entertainment. To get in touch, email caitlin.reid@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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