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Cornwall Air Ambulance

@cornwallairamb

The lifesaving emergency helicopter service for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Your charity, saving lives since 1987.

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Every year, your critical care crew are tasked to over 1,000 incidents across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

On average that works out at around three calls every day, but numbers can double or even triple during the busy summer months.

Last week we were tasked to 19…

Every year, your critical care crew are tasked to over 1,000 incidents across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. On average that works out at around three calls every day, but numbers can double or even triple during the busy summer months. Last week we were tasked to 19…
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Lovely to bump into a couple of the Cornwall Air Ambulance volunteers this morning doing their rounds with collection boxes to and from our local businesses here .

You could even get your name on the new helicopter with 100 pounds donation .

A cause close to many hearts ❤️

Lovely to bump into a couple of the Cornwall Air Ambulance volunteers this morning doing their rounds with collection boxes to and from our local businesses here . You could even get your name on the new helicopter with 100 pounds donation . A cause close to many hearts ❤️
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🏃Runway Runaround is back and it’s coming to Perranporth Airfield 🏃

Join us on Saturday 19th October for a 10k adults' run and 2.5k children’s run to help raise vital funds, enabling the crew to keep flying and saving lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

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🏃Runway Runaround is back and it’s coming to Perranporth Airfield 🏃 Join us on Saturday 19th October for a 10k adults' run and 2.5k children’s run to help raise vital funds, enabling the crew to keep flying and saving lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Exclusive…
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Did you know that Cornwall Air Ambulance can provide talks about our lifesaving service to your school, business or community group?

You can find out about how we operate, our critical care service and how you can help us to raise the vital funds needed to keep your helicopter…

Did you know that Cornwall Air Ambulance can provide talks about our lifesaving service to your school, business or community group? You can find out about how we operate, our critical care service and how you can help us to raise the vital funds needed to keep your helicopter…
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The incredible Paul Maskell is getting ready to take on the London Marathon in his full Critical Care Paramedic kit, to help raise funds for our appeal!

Paul, who represents Team GB in the 24hr Ultramarathon World Championships, is determined to achieve a sub 3-hour…

The incredible Paul Maskell is getting ready to take on the London Marathon in his full Critical Care Paramedic kit, to help raise funds for our #HELi2 appeal! Paul, who represents Team GB in the 24hr Ultramarathon World Championships, is determined to achieve a sub 3-hour…
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Our 6000 mile walk around the entire coast in aid of Cornwall Air Ambulance is nearly back in We're due over the Tamar on 30th April and finish in Bude on 22nd May. To donate visit
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Our 6000 mile walk around the entire #British coast in aid of @cornwallairamb is nearly back in #Cornwall We're due over the Tamar on 30th April and finish in Bude on 22nd May. To donate visit justgiving.com/page/gbcoastwa… @BBCCornwall @itvwestcountry #oldestcouple #GapYearGrandparents
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Here’s a message from Trainee Critical Care Paramedic Will, on why you should become a hero…

Spaces are limited, become a hero today: cornwallairambulancetrust.org/product/heli2-…

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Last week Cornwall Air Ambulance attended 17 missions, from Launceston to the Isles of Scilly, including 12 over the Easter bank holiday weekend.

📷Here are your crew on scene near Looe last Tuesday, helping a patient who suffered an open ankle fracture. We wish them a speedy…

Last week Cornwall Air Ambulance attended 17 missions, from Launceston to the Isles of Scilly, including 12 over the Easter bank holiday weekend. 📷Here are your crew on scene near Looe last Tuesday, helping a patient who suffered an open ankle fracture. We wish them a speedy…
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Get those wetsuits, paddleboards and trainers ready... our Alternative Triathlon is only a month away!

The Swim-SUP-Run challenge is taking place at Siblyback Lake on Sunday 28th April and is kindly sponsored by Ann's Cottage

You can enter as a team of three, or…

Get those wetsuits, paddleboards and trainers ready... our Alternative Triathlon is only a month away! The Swim-SUP-Run challenge is taking place at Siblyback Lake on Sunday 28th April and is kindly sponsored by @annscottagesurf You can enter as a team of three, or…
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Our six charity shops across Cornwall will be open over the Easter weekend! Come and visit us in Newquay, Wadebridge, Bodmin, St Austell, Camborne or Helston.

Our opening hours are:
Good Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Easter Sunday CLOSED
Easter Monday 10am - 4pm

Our…

Our six charity shops across Cornwall will be open over the Easter weekend! Come and visit us in Newquay, Wadebridge, Bodmin, St Austell, Camborne or Helston. Our opening hours are: Good Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 9:30am - 4pm Easter Sunday CLOSED Easter Monday 10am - 4pm Our…
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❓Did you know?

Cornwall Air Ambulance made history in 1987 as the first air ambulance service in the UK!

Here are a few photos of their aircraft, circa 1987.

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❓Did you know? Cornwall Air Ambulance made history in 1987 as the first air ambulance service in the UK! Here are a few photos of their aircraft, circa 1987. 🚁❤️ #airambulance #didyouknow
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⭐Become a hero with Cornwall Air Ambulance⭐

We're giving you the opportunity to fly alongside your crew on lifesaving missions, by having your name featured on the base of your second helicopter.

Your name, the name of a loved one, or your community group, can play a…

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Did you know, all of our Critical Care Paramedics are also trained as Technical Crew Members?

As qualified TCMs, the paramedics occupy the front left-hand side of the cockpit and assist the pilot with navigation, hazard perception and in identifying suitable landing sites.…

Did you know, all of our Critical Care Paramedics are also trained as Technical Crew Members? As qualified TCMs, the paramedics occupy the front left-hand side of the cockpit and assist the pilot with navigation, hazard perception and in identifying suitable landing sites.…
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Not a bad view of the clouds from your helicopter!

📷Thank you to Trainee Critical Care Paramedic Chris for capturing these great photos on the way back from Derriford Hospital last Friday.

Not a bad view of the clouds from your helicopter! 📷Thank you to Trainee Critical Care Paramedic Chris for capturing these great photos on the way back from Derriford Hospital last Friday.
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There's just six weeks to go until our Alternative Triathlon returns to Siblyback Lake!

Kindly sponsored by Ann's Cottage, the event involves a 750m swim, 1.5km SUP and a 5km run. You can enter individually or as a team of three!

Come and join us on 28th April and help to…

There's just six weeks to go until our Alternative Triathlon returns to Siblyback Lake! Kindly sponsored by @annscottagesurf, the event involves a 750m swim, 1.5km SUP and a 5km run. You can enter individually or as a team of three! Come and join us on 28th April and help to…
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Cornwall Air Ambulance was tasked to 75 missions during February. These included:

🚁 31 trauma incidents
⚕️ 19 medical incidents
❤️ 23 cardiac arrests
🏥 2 inter-hospital transfers

Thank you for your support, which enables us to attend the most critically ill and injured people…

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When flying at night your crew use night vision goggles, which amplify ambient light, allowing them to see landing sites and to identify any hazards.

Your AW169 helicopter is kitted out with a specialist Synthetic Vision System, a powerful TrakkaBeam light and advanced mapping…

When flying at night your crew use night vision goggles, which amplify ambient light, allowing them to see landing sites and to identify any hazards. Your AW169 helicopter is kitted out with a specialist Synthetic Vision System, a powerful TrakkaBeam light and advanced mapping…
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You can help to bring a second AW169 helicopter to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly 🚁

Owning an additional aircraft will boost the resilience of our service and help your critical care team to attend more missions by air.

Get inspired and support the appeal here:…

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Helifest is all about celebrating the work of Cornwall's blue light services🚨

Joining us at our family-friendly festival at Scorrier House will be Cornwall Blood Bikes, HM Coastguard, RNLI, West Cornwall Search & Rescue, British Army, Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service, NHS, Devon…

Helifest is all about celebrating the work of Cornwall's blue light services🚨 Joining us at our family-friendly festival at Scorrier House will be Cornwall Blood Bikes, HM Coastguard, RNLI, West Cornwall Search & Rescue, British Army, Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service, NHS, Devon…
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