Midlands Air Ambulance Charity opens its doors for airbase open day

Visitors can discover the lifesaving work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at its Cosford airbase open day later this month.

Families, supporters, and aviation enthusiasts are invited to step behind the scenes of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s lifesaving operations at its annual Cosford airbase open day.

Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday, August 30, the free event gives visitors the rare opportunity to visit a working air ambulance base, meet the crews, and see how the charity responds when every second counts.

Visitors will have the chance to see the charity’s helicopters and critical care cars, meet the pilots, doctors, and critical care paramedics, and gain a unique insight into the pre-hospital specialist care delivered to patients across the Midlands every day.

Children can explore the charity’s interactive demonstration helicopter pod, while visitors of all ages can watch emergency response demonstrations showing how aircrew prepare for missions. Guests can also browse merchandise and artisan stalls from local businesses, and enjoy a selection of food and refreshments throughout the day.

Entry and parking are free, and there is no need to pre-book.

Karen Baker, associate clinical operations director at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: “Our Cosford airbase open day is the perfect way to round off the summer holidays.

“It offers first-time visitors and long-time supporters the unique opportunity to visit our base, meet the teams behind our lifesaving missions and discover the work that goes into providing pre-hospital emergency care for patients across the Midlands every day.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors to experience our helicopters, critical care vehicles and the dedication of our crews, while showcasing the vital service that their support helps make possible.”

For more information about the open day visit midlandsairambulance.com/events