The National Safety Council of Australia (Victorian Division), was a paramilitary rescue organistion that operated Australia-wide. Between 1982 and 1988, under the control of John Friedrich, it underwent enormous expansion and transformed from an advisory body to a full-blown rescue service. It operated in close conjunction with the Australian defence forces and provided SAR services at several bases using a large fleet of helicopters and fixed-wing assets. It collapsed in controversial and spectacular fashion in the late 1980s. Bell Model 412 s/n33084 is shown here as it appeared in 1986. 

These digital profile illustrations are all created by myself, Graeme Molineux. They are created from scratch using illustration and photo-manipulation software. Each type takes between twenty and one hundred hours to complete. They are not retouched photos, nor are they the product of any kind of CAD or 3D rendering software. They are, effectively, digital paintings. Every Grubby Fingers profile is meticulously researched using my own photos and repair and maintenance manuals, when available. Many reference images are collected and, where feasible, I study an actual prototype. The illustrations are high-resolution and very detailed. Each illustration is a result of hours of painstaking research and attention to references. (My 40,000+ reference photos are available, for non-commercial use, free from my main website: grubby-fingers-aircraft-illustration.com.) 

Grubby Fingers profile prints are detailed, accurate, high quality and long lasting. The attention to detail in the illustrations and the quality of the print materials mean you will have an image of aviation history to enjoy for years to come. They make outstanding and appreciated aviation gifts for enthusiasts and pilots. Grubby Fingers aircraft prints are printed in-house at Grubby Fingers. Each print is checked for quality.