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Our engineer takes a look under the bonnet with crew members watching

Blog

The cost of a simple yet significant repair

Our Continuing Airworthiness Manager, Michael Snowden, shares what’s involved in some regular maintenance.

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Dean Stello and family

Patient stories

Saved by the defibrillator he fought for

When Dean Stello headed to work, he had no idea his life was about to be saved by the very safety measures he had championed.

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Crews' Brew

Retail stories

DAA coffee wins gold at Taste of the West Awards

Our Crew’s Brew decaf has received a Gold award.

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Work experience student Ellie

Blog

Ellie’s work experience with DAA

Ellie lent her support to the charity for two weeks during summer 2025.

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Young patient, Freddie

Patient stories

A life saved in minutes

18 year-old Freddie’s story could have been very different were it not for swift clinical intervention.

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John Shaddick Critical Care paramedic

News

DAA crew step into the spotlight for awareness campaign 

Discover the real stories behind Devon Air Ambulance’s lifesaving work in a compelling new campaign, featuring crew portraits by Paul Martin.

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Nigel Lang - skilled and experienced

Blog, Crew stories

Skilled and experienced

Nigel is an Advanced Paramedic in Critical Care and Research Lead. He transferred from working on land ambulances to Devon Air Ambulance. He shares how he adapted to the demands of the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service.

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Captain Rob Taylor - decisive and resourceful

Blog, Crew stories

Decisive and resourceful

Rob is among a dozen pilots and engineers who keep our crew flying. His account highlights the challenges and responsibilities involved in emergency responding by air.

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Mark Hawley is operations Manager at Devon Air Ambulance

Blog, Crew stories

Caring and compassionate

Operations Manager Mark shares his reflections on the challenges of his role as a Critical Care paramedic, particularly an conveying sad news.

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Critical Care paramedic Laura Anderson-Thomas

Blog, Crew stories

Resilient and reliable

Laura is an Advanced Critical Care Paramedic whose journey in healthcare began volunteering as a teenager.

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