Rescue Chopper gains new perspective with Lipstick Cameras
RACQ-Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service has just purchased three 'lipstick' video cameras courtesy of a grant from The John Villiers Trust.
"We are extremely grateful to The John Villiers Trust as the cameras are valuable for the on-going training of pilots and crew and training is a large part of what we do," said Executive Officer Kay Becker.
"Being lightweight and compact they can be worn on the helmets of crew or fixed internally or externally to the helicopter. Their versatility allows the crew to film unobstructed in all situations and gain an up-close record of rescues and training situations," said Ms Becker.
"The John Villiers Trust is delighted to support the RACQ-Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service and the invaluable service it provides to the people of Central Queensland. John Villiers was a proud Central Queenslander, devoted to the region, and he would have been thrilled that his legacy is assisting fellow Queenslanders in this way," said the Chairman of Trustees Darvell Hutchinson.
The CHRS crew recently trialled the cameras and they are looking forward to improving their performance by viewing footage during debriefing and evaluation sessions.
Donations to RACQ-Capricorn Helicopter Service can be made by calling (07 4922 9093). Help give the lift of life today.
For more information, please call the RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Service on (07) 4922 9093.
