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“Oh good! A free helicopter ride!”

When a mountain bike stunt went amiss while out with mates on Woodbury Common, 13-year old Harry, took an unexpected, though not unwelcome, trip in a helicopter

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Twenty years on

It’s never too late to contact Devon Air Ambulance if you’ve benefited from the service and a message from Joe Wyatt early this year is testament to this.

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Always a golfer at heart

Following the injury of his chest muscles, Alec was looking forward to returning to the golf course until he suffered a cardiac arrest just weeks later

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What3Words pinpoints the location

A cycling accident on Dartmoor left keen cyclist Jeanette needing our services

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Darryl’s road to recovery

Darryl was involved in a head on collision with a 40-ton lorry. The result was catastrophic and he needed specialist help fast.

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Sharon shares her story of taking on a challenge to raise funds after he husband, Mike, was assisted by us.

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Sharon completes her husband Mike’s 100 mile mission for Devon Air Ambulance

Sharon and Mike share the story of Mike’s cycle accident and how Sharon challenged herself to raise money for us in return

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From road traffic collision to fundraising triumph

Former patient, Natasha Harris, shares her first-hand experience of being assisted by Devon Air Ambulance and her journey to recovery.

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Our founder Ann Ralli's son Ceri

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The mother whose loss began over 30,000 missions

Devon Air Ambulance Founder, Ann Ralli, shares the story of her family’s tragic loss that inspired a lifesaving service.

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A Devon Air Ambulance helicopter underneath a rainbow

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There for our colleagues and supporters, every day of the year

What do awareness days or months have to do with an air ambulance charity?

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Salcombe seafront

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Salcombe Yacht Club raises funds following support from DAA

Two incidents inspired a Devon yacht club to lend their support for Devon Air Ambulance.

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