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The nose of a yellow and green aircraft with two paramedics wearing orange flight suits walking alongside

Missions rise by 25%

Thursday, 11 July 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance has experienced its busiest start to a year ever, with a 25% increase in missions in the first half of 2024.

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Two critical care paramedics, either side of a critical care doctor, walking towards a yellow and green helicopter

Our impact | August 2024

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

During August, the aircrew attended a total of 106 missions, with doctors on board for 69 of the missions.

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A paramedic wearing an orange flight suit pointing, whilst sitting in a yellow car

Channel 5 show to feature WAA

Thursday, 29 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will take centre stage on a new Channel 5 television programme.

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Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Auction house to hold Salisbury Valuation Day

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

Wiltshire Air Ambulance will be teaming up with one of the South West's premier auctioneers of antiques & collector's items, Henry Aldridge & Son Ltd, and charity ambassador Paul Martin to host a Valuation Day in Salisbury next month.

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A pilot stood in front of the WAA helicopter with a suitcase and giant inflatable

2024 Summer Raffle winners announced

Monday, 12 August 2024

The draw has taken place for the winning numbers in our 2024 Summer Raffle.

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A yellow and green Bell-429 helicopter coming in to land in a field.

How you can help us land

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

With Wiltshire Air Ambulance being busier than ever before, the chances of you seeing our helicopter and aircrew in action has never been greater.

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A critical care paramedic in flight looking over Wiltshire countryside

Our impact | July 2024

Tuesday, 06 August 2024

During July, the aircrew attended a total of 116 missions, with doctors on board for 100 of the missions.

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A group of 4 women posing for a photo at the top of Mount Snowdon

Snowdon Sunrise success

Friday, 19 July 2024

We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part in our Snowdon Sunrise event on 14 July.

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Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Chippenham Motor Company & MRG helps keep us motoring

Friday, 19 July 2024

Chippenham Motor Company and MRG will be helping to keep Wiltshire Air Ambulance’s new critical care car on the road by providing complimentary servicing for the Volvo XC90.

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Aircraft landing at Bath Rec

Drone safety highlighted

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Our air ambulance has been delayed in departing from scene a few times this year due to drones being flown very close to the helicopter.

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Upcoming Events
An aerial photo of the Bell-429 helicopter coming in to land at the charity's airbase.

WAA Event

Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 25 September 2024

We will be holding our annual general meeting on Wednesday 25 September at our airbase.

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A Wiltshire Air Ambulance branded golf ball on the edge of a golf hole

WAA Event

Charity Golf Day

Thursday 26 September 2024

We are hosting a Charity Golf Day at the luxurious Bowood Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort on Thursday 26 September 2024.

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A photo of road bikes and cyclists at an event

WAA Event

CycleFest @ Castle Combe

Sunday 06 October 2024

Gear up for a family friendly day of cycling fun.

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Christmas tree with helicopter in the background

WAA Event

Christmas Market Day

Thursday 21 November 2024

Join us for our second Christmas Market. Returning after a successful first year, we will be holding a bigger and better festive themed evening.

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Black and white photo of family comforting each other with their backs to camera.

WAA Event

In Celebration of Life Service

Sunday 01 December 2024

Help keep the memory of your loved one flying at our in memory event.

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A group of runners from the Bath Half marathon, posing with a mascot

WAA Event

Bath Half Marathon

Sunday 16 March 2025

Race through the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath!

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Fundraiser taking part in a skydive, wearing a Wiltshire Air Ambulance yellow t-shirt

WAA Event

Skydive

Sunday 13 April 2025

Get ready to experience a rush like no other as you take in fantastic views over Salisbury and beyond.

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Join us for Air Ambulance Week!

9-15 September

We have a range of events and activities to mark this special yearly event, and across the week key buildings across Wiltshire and Bath will be lighting up to show their support!

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An aerial photo of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance airbase featuring the Bell-429 helicopter landing on its helipad.