Hastings District Libraries

Dr Forbes Bennett gave a very interesting talk on the history of the Lowe Rescue Helicopter at the Landmarks History Group on Tuesday 13 July.

The earliest form of a rescue helicopter service began in Hawke’s Bay in the 1960s on a part time basis using helicopters engaged in agricultural work.

In 1984 The Hawke’s Bay Rescue Helicopter Trust was formed primarily for water rescues, and in 1989 the service expanded to include accidents, emergencies and patient transfers.

A dedicated helicopter for the work of the trust was secured in 1991. Each year the helicopter flies around 370 missions, and the coverage area is from Takapau Plains and Porangahau in the South to Waikaremoana and Mahia Peninsula in the North.

Meeting Tuesday 13 July from 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Hastings Library - upstairs
Gold coin donation upon entry

For further information please phone Michael Fowler 027 4521 056 
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Photo: The old Hastings Library building, destroyed in the 1931 earthquake