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ViewIt360 visit our crew and airbase

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Devon Air Ambulance goes virtual

View IT 360 is helping Devon Air Ambulance to fly into the future with a generous gift of technology following the founder’s personal connection to the service.

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Our crew walks airbase to airbase to raise funds

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Aircrew undertake airbase to airbase challenge

Our aircrew is taking part in a 37-mile challenge to help raise awareness of the charity and raise much-needed funds.

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Our aircraft in all weathers

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An overnight stay in Witheridge for Devon Air Ambulance

Our H135 helicopter is prevented from flying and spends the night in Witheridge awaiting safety checks.

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Aerial view of Devon

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Devon Air Ambulance scoops 4 industry Awards

We are proud to have received 4 accolades at the recent Awards of Excellence hosted by Air Ambulances UK

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DAA crew at our 30th anniversary event

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Devon Air Ambulance ranks high in employers’ award

Devon Air Ambulance is delighted to have been ranked 15th in the Best Companies to work for in the UK Charity sector.

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DAA crew assisting a patient on Dartmoor

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Devon Air Ambulance is a Disability Confident Employer

The Disability Confident Employer scheme has been developed by employers and disabled people’s representatives to help ensure every disabled person can succeed at work by removing barriers.

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Paramedic, Lee Hilton, our aircraft and supporters practicing CPR

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Devon Air Ambulance shortlisted for 3 industry awards

Devon Air Ambulance has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories in the upcoming Awards of Excellence organised by Air Ambulances UK

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Former patient Lee

Patient stories

Accident leads to long-term support

Bike enthusiast, Lee, became a long-term supporter after his bike accident back in 1998 and 24 years later he finally meets the lady that made an Air Ambulance in Devon a reality!

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Former patient and his wife

Patient stories

Like the ripples in a pond

Patient, Eamonn describes the ‘ripple effect’ of his road traffic collision on friends and family.

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Drone in flight

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Guidance for drone users

Devon Air Ambulance and the UK Civil Aviation Authority is reminding drone pilots to share the sky safely this Christmas.

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