Alex Tapp of Awliscombe, near Honiton, needed the Devon Air Ambulance nearly 20 years ago. He now runs a farm machinery sales business and decided to mark the 20-year anniversary of the incident with a generous donation. Alex tells the story…
Patient stories
“I had a fight with a chainsaw – and the chainsaw nearly won!”
We don’t always need to convey a patient by helicopter for them to receive expert critical care from us. Margaret Paramore describes her accident in the first part of 2020 – just before lockdown.
Patient stories
It all happened so quickly!
Charlie and Julie Geach from Exminster often watch television programmes about hospitals, ambulances and emergency helicopter services, but they didn’t anticipate similar drama in their own lives…
News
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.
News
Welcoming the arrival of our new Airbus H145 helicopter: a pilot’s perspective
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.
Blog, Volunteer stories
John Druett
John is a Tavistock charity box collector and decided to support us after his grandad was airlifted.
News
New Devon Air Ambulance helicopter touches down in Devon for the first time
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.
News
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.
Blog, Volunteer stories
Lysianne Cherry
Lysianne is a volunteer at our Exmouth charity shop and joined us in 2017.
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.