Isla

Isla is an Australian "Flying Doctor" aeroplane who befriends Thomas during his time working in Australia.

Thomas & Friends
Thomas is first introduced to Isla in the Australian outback when Shane sees her in the sky, jokingly telling Thomas that she is a flying koala. Isla next appears when Thomas is stuck on a broken bridge and tries to get her attention to be rescued, but she flies away and informs Shane, leaving Thomas thinking she did not notice him. Later, Shane arrives, pulls Thomas back to safety, and explains that Isla told him that Thomas was on the broken bridge. Later, on Christmas Day, Isla finds Thomas chugging down the tracks with Audrey and Aiden, and learns that he's trying to find the mother kangaroo of a joey he found and asks her for help. Isla agrees to help and flies off to look for the mother. When she finds the mother kangaroo on a lakeshore, Isla guides her back towards the tracks where Thomas is able to reunite her with her joey. Later that evening, Isla wishes Thomas a Merry Christmas alongside Shane.

Personality
Isla is a Flying Doctor's plane who is always ready for an emergency and has helped many in times of need, but does not like to brag about it. Sometimes Isla takes emergencies very seriously, she is a kind and respectful plane who is always ready for someone in need.

Basis
Isla is based on the King Air B200 manufactured by Beechcraft. They were initially used for military service, but entered civil use in 1974. Australia currently leases a number of B200s as part of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force. Emerson is another member of this class.

Livery
Isla is painted in the livery of Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; white with a red underbelly, with a blue tail and lining. The RFDS logo is painted on the sides of her tail.

Appearances
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Thomas & Friends

 * Season 22 - Outback Thomas, Cyclone Thomas and Kangaroo Christmas

She is likely to appear in the twenty-third season.

Music Videos

 * Season 22 - The Journey Never Ends

Videos

 * 2018 - Meet the Characters!

Voice Actors

 * Rachael Miller (UK/US)
 * Marta Dobecka (Poland)
 * Uta Dänekamp (Germany)

Trivia

 * An episode description for Cyclone Thomas refers to Isla as Ruby, possibly revealing this was a working name for her.

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