First Pilatus PC-24 jet delivered to Royal Flying Doctor Service: 3 December 2018
David Eyre
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VH-VWO Pilatus PC-24 (MSN 105) of Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) at Jandakot Airport – 3 December 2018. First aeromedical PC-24 in the world, first PC-24 to visit Perth, first for the RFDS, arriving from Broome, on the last leg of its delivery flight from Switzerland. Seen here on a flyby at 500 feet above runway 06L at 12:11pm, before landing. Photo © David Eyre.
3 December 2018 © David Eyre
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) Western Operations section at Jandakot celebrated the delivery of their first new Pilatus PC-24 jet, VH-VWO (MSN 105), the first in the world to have an aeromedical cabin fitout.
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What a terrific aircraft for the RFDS particularly for the longer Pilbara and Kimberley trips to Perth.
Look forward to seeing it next time I am at JAD…checking FLIGHTAWARE to make sure its there!
The PC-12 will continue to operate the bulk of their services and again another magnificent aeroplane.
PILATUS might be able to show off our RFDS machine and its capabilities to other countries where air ambulance is a necessity. Might even give RFDS discount on the next one !
Great photos too, would have loved a cockpit shot though.
Thanks Mervyn, I couldn’t get access to the cockpit as CASA inspectors were certifying the aircraft at the time.