The Squadron had an outstanding visit to Cambridge Airport earlier in the week to look around the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The weather was exceptional and eight Squadron aircraft made the journey in perfect flying conditions. Recent Squadron member and HEMS pilot, Tom Fineman, hosted us to an excellent tour of the facility with impeccable timing as the helicopter returned from a shout just as we arrived! We were treated to explanations as to how the air ambulance is run, and had a good look around the helicopter and all the highly sophisticated medical equipment that it carries. We then listened to some harrowing recollections of the sort of incidents to which the pilots, doctors and paramedics attend. A fascinating and eye-opening visit all round. After lunch at the Marshalls canteen and arrangement of a small loan from the IMF to pay the landing fees we made our way home after an excellent day out.
The range and capability of the onboard kit is impressive
Rapt audience
Dayglofest!
Some of the aircraft line up
...and the people
Nobody can resist a HEMS chocolate biscuit!
