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App helps air ambulance crews pinpoint patients’ location

Devon Air Ambulance supports what3words national week of action to help crews #KnowExactlyWhere to attend

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Aerial view of Devon coastline

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Our journey towards environmental sustainability

Devon Air Ambulances endorses the Devon Climate Declaration, which invites public, private and voluntary organisations, as well as people who live and work in the county, to set the ambition of tackling climate change across Devon.

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Devon Air Ambulance is proud to remain independent

Further to a recent parliamentary debate about a petition presented to Government for air ambulances across the county to be fully-funded, we explain why we value remaining an independent charity.

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Critical care car and aircraft

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The First Anniversary of our Critical Care Cars

It’s a year into the addition of two Critical Care Cars to our fleet. Here’s what a difference they have made to the service.

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DAA aircraft with Critical Care Cars

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Devon Air Ambulance adds third Critical Care Car to fleet

The number of 999 calls across Devon has continued to rise. Thanks to Volvo Cars UK DAA has increased their fleet of Critical Care Cars from two to three, enabling them to help even more patients in need.

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DAA H145 aircraft with crew at Exeter airbase

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New helicopter ready to take off

Our new H145 Helicopter is ready to bring emergency care to Devon patients.

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GDAAN aircraft at night landing

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Devon Air Ambulance targeted by bright lights

There has been a lot in the press recently about the danger of lasers, with aircraft often being the target. But did you know that all bright lights can be a potential danger? We were recently targeted in this way.

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The H145 aircraft at the Exeter airbase

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Welcoming the arrival of our new Airbus H145 helicopter

After nearly three years in design and development, Devon Air Ambulance has formally taken ownership of its new Airbus H145 helicopter at the Airbus Helicopter UK base at Oxford airport.

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Worm's eye view of H145 aircraft

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New aircraft touches down in Devon

Loud cheers went up around the Devon Air Ambulance airbase at Exeter airport last Thursday, as our new Airbus H145 helicopter flew down the runway and settled onto the helipad – it was the first time this new generation aircraft had landed in Devon.

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Devon air ambulance critical care cars by aircraft hanger

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Devon Air Ambulance add third Critical Care Car

Since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses and organisations across the country have been united in the fight to defeat the invisible enemy. Cross collaboration is better than ever as companies work together to support each other’s determination to succeed.

Read more: Devon Air Ambulance add third Critical Care Car