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Hospital landing site at night

News

100th Devon Air Ambulance community landing site opens in Foxhole, Paignton

Foxhole Community Association celebrates the opening of a community landing site to support Devon Air Ambulance’s night time missions, enabling them to help even more patients.

Read more: 100th Devon Air Ambulance community landing site opens in Foxhole, Paignton
Otter Vale Chutney

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Otter Vale chutneys boost Devon charities

Otter Vale’s Devon Chutney is 40, so to celebrate the local homegrown company is donating to DAA for each jar sold.

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View through night vision goggles

News

Devon Air Ambulance set to fly until 2am every day

Further to our extension of flying hours to include the hours of darkness until midnight, Devon’s Exeter aircraft will now be available to fly until 2am.

Read more: Devon Air Ambulance set to fly until 2am every day
Young patient, Harry Tansley with his brother and DAA mascot Ambrose

Patient stories

An uplifting Christmas story: Your support made a difference to ten-year old Harry and his loved ones

A happy Christmas story.

Read more: An uplifting Christmas story: Your support made a difference to ten-year old Harry and his loved ones
Seaton Cricket Club

News

Cricket Club raises teacups in celebration of new Community Landing site

Representatives gathered to acknowledge the time and energy that went into making the project possible.

Read more: Cricket Club raises teacups in celebration of new Community Landing site
Aircraft in night sky

News

Devon Air Ambulance reaches 100th milestone

We lift our 100th patient during the hours of darkness and make plans for the year ahead.

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DAA pilot at the control

Blog, Crew stories

A day in the life of a Devon Air Ambulance pilot 

Line Pilot, Ross White, shares a typical day for him and other Devon Air Ambulance pilots.

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DAA aircraft in blue sky

Blog

We always take the weather with us

Friday 23rd March is World Meteorological Day and this year (2018) the focus is on being weather-ready and climate-smart. A former pilot talks us through some of how our teams respond to the changing weather.

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Ambrose bear soft toy at one of our high street charity shops

Blog

Spring into action with some top decluttering tips

Winter may be clinging on, but spring is right around the corner! And what better time is there for a thorough declutter? Read about professional declutterer, Jasmine, and pop in for her forthcoming visit to our Budleigh Salterton shop during Spring Clearing Week.

Read more: Spring into action with some top decluttering tips
Ann Ralli with her son, Ceri

News

Celebrating 25 years of lifesaving service

Devon Air Ambulance acknowledges 25 years serving Devon

Read more: Celebrating 25 years of lifesaving service