Not quite correct GAFA, the RFDS NSW bought Sothern's Air Ambulance contract in the late 1990's, because Qantas wanted to end any association with piston twins asap, and because Southern wanted to expand its airline operations and didn't want spend $20 million plus buying four B200's for the new contract.
The Victorian government were very keen to get Ansett to tender for the contract in 2000, so that the business could stay with a Victorian company.
The RFDS job in Essendon would have to be one of the best jobs around, mostly 8 hour shifts, overtime paid if your shift gets extended, good equipment and Vic Air Ambulance staff used to be mighty fine people to work with!
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