Air Ambulance in Wales
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has an air ambulance started in North wales?
The only reason I ask is I was speaking to a chap at the Inverness Air Ambulance and he was going to help set it up. Just curious really and looking for a job in a few years time.
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From July 1st, the Wales Air Ambulance fleet has doubled in size!
The introduction of a second Air Ambulance for a three-month trial period in North Wales means that there are now two helicopters providing emergency medical cover in Wales. It’s hoped that the trial will prove to be successful and the second aircraft will become a permanent sight in the skies over North Wales, although this depends on the Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust raising over £1,500,000 each year.
“We’re confident that the new target is a realistic one,” said Mark James, one of the Charity’s trustees. “The people of Wales have shown that they’ve really taken us to their hearts since we launched the first helicopter on March 1st, 2001. Introducing the second aircraft is something we’ve been eagerly anticipating since then and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to do so after such a relatively short space of time. Clearly, however, we need more support now than ever before.”
The original Wales Air Ambulance (Bolkow 105DB“G-AZOR) is moving from its base at Swansea to Caernarfon Airport, where it will be based for the duration of the trial.
Taking its place is the stretched Bolkow 105DBS “G-WAAS” (formerly “G-ESAM”); ironically, the helicopter which replaced G-AZOR as the Essex Air Ambulance in 2001. It's in the same gleaming red and green colour scheme as its older sister.
One other change is the helicopter’s radio callsign. To avoid possible confusion, it’s been decided that the Swansea-based Air Ambulance will become “Helimed 60”, while the Caernarfon-based aircraft will be known as “Helimed 61”.
Pictured are the two aircraft plus crews at Swansea Airport during the handover – probably the only occasion both Air Ambulances will be in the same place at the same time!
The introduction of a second Air Ambulance for a three-month trial period in North Wales means that there are now two helicopters providing emergency medical cover in Wales. It’s hoped that the trial will prove to be successful and the second aircraft will become a permanent sight in the skies over North Wales, although this depends on the Welsh Air Ambulance Charitable Trust raising over £1,500,000 each year.
“We’re confident that the new target is a realistic one,” said Mark James, one of the Charity’s trustees. “The people of Wales have shown that they’ve really taken us to their hearts since we launched the first helicopter on March 1st, 2001. Introducing the second aircraft is something we’ve been eagerly anticipating since then and we’re delighted that we’ve been able to do so after such a relatively short space of time. Clearly, however, we need more support now than ever before.”
The original Wales Air Ambulance (Bolkow 105DB“G-AZOR) is moving from its base at Swansea to Caernarfon Airport, where it will be based for the duration of the trial.
Taking its place is the stretched Bolkow 105DBS “G-WAAS” (formerly “G-ESAM”); ironically, the helicopter which replaced G-AZOR as the Essex Air Ambulance in 2001. It's in the same gleaming red and green colour scheme as its older sister.
One other change is the helicopter’s radio callsign. To avoid possible confusion, it’s been decided that the Swansea-based Air Ambulance will become “Helimed 60”, while the Caernarfon-based aircraft will be known as “Helimed 61”.
Pictured are the two aircraft plus crews at Swansea Airport during the handover – probably the only occasion both Air Ambulances will be in the same place at the same time!
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Heliport,
I see that Bond have started reversing the Reg. letters on the front of the aircraft. I assume that this is in keeping with other emergency vehicles, so that it appears the right way round in your rear view mirror.
T.
I see that Bond have started reversing the Reg. letters on the front of the aircraft. I assume that this is in keeping with other emergency vehicles, so that it appears the right way round in your rear view mirror.
T.
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Western Mail report
A Llanelli man has created the most unusual outdoor light show in town this Christmas - by installing a festive helicopter in his front garden.
Neighbours are all committed to providing a spectacular Christmas light show each December. But. among the glowing reindeer and Santas stands a strange sight - and a reminder of the motivation behind Amanwy's colourful display.
John Elfed Evans, 69, has just a small patch of lawn in front of his house, but he has still squeezed a decommissioned air ambulance into this year's display.
And while Father Christmas might be tempted to update his flying sleigh to fit in with Mr Evans's vision, the main reason for the helicopter is to show solidarity with the vital Air Ambulance service.
'It does block out the sun a bit but it is a pretty manageable size,' said Mr Evans. 'The tail is almost sticking through my front window, but I don't mind - it's for a good cause.'
Mr Evans and his neighbours are collecting cash from curious sightseeing motorists and have already raised around £6,000 for the charity.
It's a very merry heli
A Llanelli man has created the most unusual outdoor light show in town this Christmas - by installing a festive helicopter in his front garden.
Neighbours are all committed to providing a spectacular Christmas light show each December. But. among the glowing reindeer and Santas stands a strange sight - and a reminder of the motivation behind Amanwy's colourful display.
John Elfed Evans, 69, has just a small patch of lawn in front of his house, but he has still squeezed a decommissioned air ambulance into this year's display.
And while Father Christmas might be tempted to update his flying sleigh to fit in with Mr Evans's vision, the main reason for the helicopter is to show solidarity with the vital Air Ambulance service.
'It does block out the sun a bit but it is a pretty manageable size,' said Mr Evans. 'The tail is almost sticking through my front window, but I don't mind - it's for a good cause.'
Mr Evans and his neighbours are collecting cash from curious sightseeing motorists and have already raised around £6,000 for the charity.
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The local press are not very good with there aviation knowledge.
It's a scrap R22 that has been rebuilt as a display model. The air ambulance uses it as a promotional tool. Very funny to see a house covered in Xmas lights with an R22 stuck in the middle.
It's a scrap R22 that has been rebuilt as a display model. The air ambulance uses it as a promotional tool. Very funny to see a house covered in Xmas lights with an R22 stuck in the middle.
Best place for an R22 if you ask me.....Bah Humbug
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PR.................Living History in Action!
Wasn't he the first Helipilot to land on a rig in the North Sea (British of course)?!!!!
Great to see he is still putting out energy.
Wasn't he the first Helipilot to land on a rig in the North Sea (British of course)?!!!!
Great to see he is still putting out energy.
