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Devon Cycle Challenge

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When the Devon Cycle Challenge is done we celebrate!

Our first ever Cycle Challenge concludes with a celebration – see you at the finish line!

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Bake Off for Take Off Easter recipes

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Easter bakes to make for your Easter Bake Off

Have a go at one of these fantastic Easter bakes when you support our Bake Off for Take Off fundraiser.

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Dr Emily Foote alongside the aircraft

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From trainee to Critical Care Doctor

A journey into pre-hospital medicine by Emily Foote – Emergency Medicine Trainee & Devon Air Ambulance Doctor

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Bake off for Take Off - our best year yet

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Make this year our biggest Bake Off yet

Bakers! get on board and make a batch of beautiful bakes to help keep our crew responding!

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Crew members enjoying a festive breakfast

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Christmas for our crew

Dr Lauren Weekes shares what the festive season means for our missions and crew.

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A paramedic with medical kits beside our aircraft

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Reducing waste and increasing impact

Learn more about how being sustainable helps to save lives.

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Vicky Smiley

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Q&A with Trustee, Vicky Smiley

Trustee Vicky Smiley shares her experience during Trustees’ Week.

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Helen Pannack

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Q & A with Trustee Helen Pannack

Helen Pannack is one of our newest trustees and she shares her experience this Trustees Week.

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Q&A with Trustee, Ollie Dismore

Q&A with Trustee, Ollie Dismore, about his inspiration and motivation to volunteer with DAA

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

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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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