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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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John Druett

Blog, Volunteer stories

John Druett

John is a Tavistock charity box collector and decided to support us after his grandad was airlifted.

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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.

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Lysianne Cherry

Blog, Volunteer stories

Lysianne Cherry

Lysianne is a volunteer at our Exmouth charity shop and joined us in 2017.

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Richard Lappas

Blog, Volunteer stories

Richard Lappas

Richard has been with the charity as a volunteer for over 10 years. here is his account of his experience with the charity.

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Richard & Helen

Blog, Volunteer stories

Richard & Helen

Richard and Helen have been supporting the charity since 2000 and have given talks across the whole of North Devon.

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Tony Cannon

Blog, Volunteer stories

Tony Canon

Tony has supported Devon Air Ambulance across all sorts of activities, from cheque presentations to talks and box collections.

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Volunteers Margaret and jeff

Volunteer stories

Margaret & Jeff

Margaret and Jeff are volunteers in Totnes who have been donating their time since the beginning of 2015 following the airlift of their 8-year old grandson.

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