North Queensland Emergency Response Group

[doug s]

Hi there
I am trying to chase up any pilots or crew who may have worked for the NQERG. I want to find out some history on he group. From my readings, they seemed to fold up in 1991 but I have seen some medicos who reckon they were working with NQERG up to 1995.

Thanks

Doug

[packapoo]

Weren't they part of that shonky scam that originated out of Victoria/NSW?
Outfit came from no-where, had all the latest and greatest then went Bang.

[packapoo]

Not intending any slur against the pilots if that's the mob I'm thinking of.
Would imagine that at the time the failure would have caused a great deal of hardship.

[doug s]

Yes you are correct. When NSCA folded, their Townsville assets were taken over by NQERG. I am doing research on all helicopter rescue services in Australia - current or old.

[catseye]

Yes you are correct. When NSCA folded, their Townsville assets were taken over by NQERG. I am doing research on all helicopter rescue services in Australia - current or old.
King air and a bell 412. Sponsorship from Mt Isa Mines ( MIM) and one other major player I can't remember. Service was really needed in the area and saved a lot of people. .

[doug s]

King air and a bell 412. Sponsorship from Mt Isa Mines ( MIM) and one other major player I can't remember. Service was really needed in the area and saved a lot of people. .

thanks for the information

Kind regards

Doug

[PastTense]

Did you read the following autobiography?The cross-eyed spitting cobra : the life & loves of an Australian mercenary pilot / Noel VonhoffChapter 22 is on North Queensland Emergency Response Group.
https://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/2561684

[doug s]

Yes, I have read the book but there is not too much history on NQERG. The author was only there for a short period, not when it ended. Thanks for your follow up and help.