Russel Abbott on his tractor in his field near Ipswich.
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Farmer Russel Abbott was out in his field one day when the air ambulance descended from above and showcased the life-saving work the charity does.
The East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) flew to a Bentley field on April 27 when a man in his fifties suffered a cardiac arrest. Thirty-six-year-old Mr Abbott saw the aircraft land in his field.
The man was then flown to the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge for further care. It really hit home to me that could be my dad, Mr Abbott said. It s just everybody s lifeline.
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The EAAA has announced a new multi-year contract with aviation partner Babcock
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East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has announced a new multi-year contract to keep the emergency medical service flying high and saving lives 24/7 into the next decade.
The new contract with the EAAA s aviation partner Babcock covers the introduction of 24/7 flying.
Babcock, which supplies the charity s state-of-the-art helicopters in Cambridge and Norwich, will continue as EAAA’s exclusive aviation partner for at least the next seven years.
The EAAA has reached its goal of 24/7 operations for the region, boosted by a new base at Norwich Airport and contract with Babcock
Babcock announces new multi-year contract with East Anglian Air Ambulance Babcock Press Release | May 13, 2021
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Babcock and the life-saving charity East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) have announced a significant new seven-year contract to keep the helicopter emergency medical service flying high and saving lives into the next decade.
In June, EAAA will become the first air ambulance in the East of England to provide critical care by helicopter 24/7. Stephen Sparks Photo
The contract, awarded after a competitive process, will see Babcock providing exclusive aviation support including advanced helicopters, ground support, engineering and pilots and includes the imminent introduction of 24/7 flying for the charity. Options for additional years would see Babcock’s role as EAAA’s exclusive aviation partner, which started 10 years ago, continue into 2031.
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