The Flying Christine III. (Picture by Chris George, 29411498) In 2012 the St John marine ambulance was invited to take part in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the Thames in London. (29411500) (Picture by Tony Rive, 29411502) Inisde Flying Christine III. (29411504) Steve Torode. (29411506) Flying Christine II in 1979. (29425151) Launch of Flying Christine III in 1994. (29425163) Hayward Trust Flying Christine II. (29425166) Launching of the first marine ambulance 'Flying Christine' for St John Ambulance. (29425169) The first Ambulance and Rescue Service launch of the Flying Christine at sea circa 1960. (29425172) THE original Flying Christine started life as a passenger boat before being purchased by St John, thanks to the voluntary contributions.