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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

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The air ambulance for Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset & surrounding areas. #GWAAC

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Last week our crew responded to 49 call-outs:

Critical care car = 38
Helicopter = 11

Medical = 27
Trauma = 22

Bristol = 13
South Gloucestershire = 13
Gloucestershire = 11
North Somerset = 8
Wiltshire = 2
Wales = 1
Somerset = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

09.03.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken during a recent call-out to Yate. ๐Ÿš

07.03.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In February, our crew responded to 167 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. ๐Ÿš

This is only possible thanks to your continued support.

Thank you. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ท Grass the spotter

03.03.2026 11:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 57 call-outs:

Critical care car = 45
Helicopter = 12

Medical = 34
Trauma = 23

Bristol = 12
South Glos = 13
Gloucestershire = 16
North Somerset = 6
B&NES = 5
Wiltshire = 2
Wales = 1
Somerset = 1
Worcestershire = 1

Our thoughts are with everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

02.03.2026 10:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This photo of Helimed 65 was taken by Pilot Dan during a call-out slightly outside of our usual patch, in Bridgwater earlier this year. ๐Ÿš

#ViewFromTheCrew

22.02.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 25 call-outs:

Critical care car = 22
Helicopter = 3

Medical = 11
Trauma = 14

Bristol = 13
South Gloucestershire = 3
Gloucestershire = 4
North Somerset = 2
Bath and North East Somerset = 2
Wiltshire = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

16.02.2026 09:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken when we landed at Bristol Airport for a call-out this year. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ›ฌ

15.02.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs:

Critical care car = 36
Helicopter = 6

Medical = 30
Trauma = 12

Bristol = 10
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 13
North Somerset = 10
B&NES = 1
Wiltshire = 1
Wales = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

09.02.2026 11:19 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A rather muddy #ViewFromTheCrew, taken recently by both Pilot Dan and Trainee SPCC Waldo. ๐Ÿš

08.02.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In January, our crew responded to 215 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. ๐Ÿš

Friday 16 January was our busiest ever day โ€” seeing us called to 16 missions in just one day.

This is only possible thanks to your continued support.

Thank you. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

04.02.2026 09:22 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 57 call-outs:

Critical care car = 47
Helicopter = 10

Medical = 30
Trauma = 27

Bristol = 13
South Gloucestershire = 10
Gloucestershire = 18
North Somerset = 8
Wiltshire = 5
Wales = 1
Somerset = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

02.02.2026 11:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Captured recently by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Celestine.

#ViewFromTheCrew

01.02.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs:

Critical care car = 31
Helicopter = 8

Medical = 19
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 10
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 10
Bath and North East Somerset = 3
Wiltshire = 5
Wales = 1
Somerset = 4

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

26.01.2026 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Helimed 65 captured at Great Western Hospital in Swindon recently by Pilot Dan. ๐Ÿš๐Ÿฅ

#ViewFromTheCrew ๐Ÿ“ท

25.01.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 52 call-outs:

Critical care car = 43
Helicopter = 9

Medical = 32
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 13
South Glos = 12
Gloucestershire = 10
North Somerset = 7
B&NES = 2
Wiltshire = 3
Wales = 1
Somerset = 3
Herefordshire = 1

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

19.01.2026 11:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฅ This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured from on board Helimed 65 by Trainee SPCC Waldo.

He recorded as we took off from Southmead Hospital to return to our base. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿš

18.01.2026 11:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 37
Helicopter = 11

Medical = 28
Trauma = 20

Bristol = 20
South Gloucestershire = 6
Gloucestershire = 8
North Somerset = 6
B&NES = 3
Wiltshire = 3
Somerset = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

12.01.2026 10:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These photos of Helimed 65 taking off from a recent call-out were taken by Trainee SPCC Waldo. ๐Ÿš

#ViewFromTheCrew

11.01.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Image courtesy of Callum Goodwin

Image courtesy of Callum Goodwin

In 2025, our Critical Care Team was called to a record-breaking 2๏ธโƒฃ,3๏ธโƒฃ4๏ธโƒฃ4๏ธโƒฃ people โ€” our second consecutive record year.

That's more missions. More lives saved. More people relying on us when it matters most.

Your support is becoming more important every day. ๐Ÿš

Thank you. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

06.01.2026 13:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 48 call-outs:

Critical care car = 38
Helicopter = 10

Medical = 30
Trauma = 18

Bristol = 16
South Gloucestershire = 5
Gloucestershire = 17
North Somerset = 4
B&NES = 1
Wiltshire = 2
Somerset = 3

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

05.01.2026 11:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken on Wednesday by SPCC James Yates. ๐Ÿ“ท

He took these photos during Helimed 65's final flight of 2025. ๐Ÿš

04.01.2026 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New year, same mission ๐Ÿš

Our crew are getting ready to start 2026, preparing to respond to anyone in our region facing a life-threatening illness or injury.

With each year getting busier, your ongoing support helps us be there for as many patients as possible, when they need us most.

Thank you๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

01.01.2026 09:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
From everyone at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Happy New Year!

From everyone at Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, Happy New Year!

Happy #NewYear! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽ‰

However you're welcoming in 2026 this evening, we hope you have a wonderful night and a safe and fantastic start to the new year! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿ“ท Graeme Bird

31.12.2025 20:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs:

Critical care car = 30
Helicopter = 9

Medical = 22
Trauma = 17

Bristol = 6
South Gloucestershire = 11
Gloucestershire = 9
North Somerset = 8
Bath and North East Somerset = 3
Wiltshire = 2

Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’š

29.12.2025 11:17 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by Trainee SPCC Waldo earlier this month at Southmead Hospital. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฅ

28.12.2025 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing all of our wonderful supporters a very Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…

From all of us at GWAAC, we hope you have a lovely day. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Our crew will be on duty as usual today, responding to the most serious 999 calls across our region. ๐Ÿš

25.12.2025 13:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Merry Christmas everyone! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„

Here's a message from our crew who are on shift today. SPCC Waldo, Critical Care Doctor Andrew and Pilot Rich. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

25.12.2025 11:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're sensing a little envy from the big man before he heads out on his shift... ๐ŸŽ…

We know what we'd rather be flying... ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ†š๐ŸฆŒ

24.12.2025 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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During the festive period, our crew will be operating as usual every day โ€” from 07:00 to 01:00, providing critical care to those who need us across the region. ๐Ÿš

23.12.2025 14:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These incredible photos of the Severn Bridge were taken from on board Helimed 65 last weekend by SPCC Matt. ๐Ÿšโ˜๏ธ

#ViewFromTheCrew

21.12.2025 11:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0