DAAT Missions
Many people do not realise because of patient confidentiality what missions the helicopter attends, or the names of those the service has helped. We are always grateful and pleased to hear from people who have been helped by one of Devon's Air Ambulances. So please get in touch and let us know how the service helped you.
We thought you would like to hear about a few people who have contacted us. Click on the links below to read about their experiences.
Mary's Story
Mary Carter-White was on holiday in Devon with husband Jim, and their border collie Bob.
Whilst walking on Dartmoor, Mary lost her footing.
She realised she could not walk so husband Jim and dog Bob went for help.
They had never heard of the Devon Air Ambulance.
In a remote location, 4 miles from the nearest road, the helicopter really came into its own.
Click here to find out what happened to Mary.
Harvey's Story
Harvey Gibbons, aged 12 recently had an accident whilst playing with his friends on cliffs. He fell. Click here to find out what happened.
Lopwell Dam
We also thought you would like to hear about the mission which ended up in our crew being awarded a national annual award - the Ambulance Service Institution Air Ambulance Team Award 2003, which was presented to them by Jacqui Lait MP at the House of Commons.
They will be the first to say that they were only doing their job and that anyone of their colleagues could and would have done the same. Yes they would, and we are equally proud of all of them. Click here to find out the whole story.
Ashley's Story
The Devon County Council Press Office contacted us to let us know about a little boy called Ashley.
Ashley had been airlifted, after becoming ill on the way home from Nursery School.
Because of the quick actions of the bus driver Barry, Ashley was able to receive urgent medical treatment.
He was airlifted by the second Air Ambulance, based at Belle Vue Airfield, near Great Torrington, North Devon.
He re-visited the airbase with his family and Barry.Click here to find out what happened to Ashley.
Sam's Story
Sam Stephens' dad Mike contacted us to tell us his son Sam had been airlifted. He had been taken to hospital by helicopter after getting into difficulties at the beach.
Sam has made a full recovery.
Click here to find out what happened to Sam.
