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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On Friday 16 October, we will gather at Ashton Gate Stadium for our Clinical Symposium. 🩺 We're excited to share our eight engaging speakers that will explore innovation in the world of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine. Meet our speakers: greatwesternairambulance.com/gwaac-…

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 29 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 13 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 3 Somerset = 5 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Pilot Rich provided this week's #ViewFromTheCrew. It captures Helimed 65 as we responded to a nearby emergency. 🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Last week our crew responded to 52 call-outs: Critical care car = 33 Helicopter = 19 Medical = 28 Trauma = 24 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 7 North Somerset = 12 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 6 Wales = 1 Somerset = 6 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Another week, another spectacular #ViewFromTheCrew taken from the skies. 🚁🌥️ This week's photo was captured by Critical Care Doctor Lily as we flew over Bristol.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 8 Medical = 20 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 10 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Wiltshire = 7 Wales = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This stunning #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex as we flew above Cheddar.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Last week our crew responded to 32 call-outs: Critical care car = 28 Helicopter = 4 Medical = 18 Trauma = 14 Bristol = 14 South Gloucestershire = 9 Gloucestershire = 6 North Somerset = 1 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by SPCC Jack. He recently spotted some visitors at our Almondsbury airbase. 🚁🦌

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Last week our crew responded to 27 call-outs: Critical care car = 21 Helicopter = 6 Medical = 14 Trauma = 13 Bristol = 6 South Gloucestershire = 5 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 5 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Bank Holiday Monday! 😊🚁 We hope you've all been enjoying the long weekend, whatever you've been up to. 💚💙

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by SPCC Waldo on one of the first outings for our new critical care cars. 🚨 It captures one of the cars outside Tewkesbury Abbey.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 30 Helicopter = 15 Medical = 26 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 18 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex recently. 🚁 Our crew travelled with their patient to Southampton General Hospital by ambulance, meaning Helimed 65 had to fly to meet them there. This gave Dr Alex the perfect opportunity to capture this selfie. 🤳

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Last week our crew responded to 54 call-outs: Critical care car = 36 Helicopter = 18 Medical = 26 Trauma = 28 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 11 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 12 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 6 Somerset = 2 Hampshire = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

6️⃣ call-outs a day on average. Did you know that our crew are called to an average of six missions every single day responding by air or road? Your continued support makes this possible. 💚💙

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs: Critical care car = 24 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 16 Trauma = 21 Bristol = 8 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 5 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Wiltshire = 5 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This #ViewFromTheCrew was taken last month by Pilot Rich. 🚁 We landed at Bishop Sutton AFC to treat a patient nearby. ⚽

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Last week our crew responded to 49 call-outs: Critical care car = 37 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 26 Trauma = 23 Bristol = 20 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 5 Bath and North East Somerset = 1 Wiltshire = 5 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Kingsholm from above. 🏟️ This #ViewFromTheCrew was taken by Medical Director Andy Lockyer earlier this week as we flew above Gloucester Rugby's home. 🚁🏉

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Last week our crew responded to 39 call-outs: Critical care car = 27 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 13 Trauma = 26 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 7 North Somerset = 4 B&NES = 4 Wiltshire = 5 Wales = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken recently by SPCC Jack after our crew treated a patient outside of our usual patch, in Wales. We landed at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, where Jack captured these great photos.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Did you know that our helicopter can safely land on slopes of up to 14 degrees? 🚁 This photo, taken recently by Pilot Dan in Blagdon, shows the sort of slopes we're able to land on when responding to emergencies nearby.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 34 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 20 Trauma = 23 Bristol = 13 South Gloucestershire = 11 Gloucestershire = 5 North Somerset = 3 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 3 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Helicopter stops play... 🚁🏏 This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured recently by SPCC Jack as our helicopter landed at the Royal United Hospital in Bath. 🏥 Thank you to Lansdown Cricket Club who kindly allow their outfield to be used as the designated landing site for the hospital.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Last week our crew responded to 40 call-outs: Critical care car = 26 Helicopter = 14 Medical = 24 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 3 Gloucestershire = 10 North Somerset = 7 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 3 Wales = 2 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was captured last month by Pilot Dan. 🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Last week our crew responded to 46 call-outs: Critical care car = 28 Helicopter = 18 Medical = 22 Trauma = 24 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 1 Gloucestershire = 17 North Somerset = 9 Wiltshire = 6 Wales = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken last week as our crew responded to a call-out in Pinchcombe, #Gloucestershire. 🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In June, our crew responded to 183 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. 🚁 This is only possible thanks to your continued support. Thank you. 💚💙

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 55 call-outs: Critical care car = 38 Helicopter = 17 Medical = 25 Trauma = 30 Bristol = 9 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 22 North Somerset = 6 B&NES = 4 Wiltshire = 6 Oxfordshire = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

How to keep a helicopter cool during a heatwave... 🚁☀️ This week's #ViewFromTheCrew displays the actions we take to prevent Helimed 65 becoming too hot. It was taken by Pilot Rich following a call-out to Cirencester earlier this week.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 43 call-outs: Critical care car = 31 Helicopter = 12 Medical = 24 Trauma = 19 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 9 Gloucestershire = 8 North Somerset = 7 B&NES = 2 Wiltshire = 3 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

This #ViewFromTheCrew was captured last month by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex as the sun was setting behind Helimed 65. ☀️🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 38 call-outs: Critical care car = 29 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 22 Trauma = 16 Bristol = 11 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 9 North Somerset = 8 Wales = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken last month by a combination of Pilot Dan and SPCC Jack. The photos were taken following a landing in Portishead. 🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 34 call-outs: Critical care car = 25 Helicopter = 9 Medical = 23 Trauma = 11 Bristol = 8 South Gloucestershire = 7 Gloucestershire = 13 North Somerset = 1 Bath and North East Somerset = 4 Wales = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Bristol from above. 🚁 How many #Bristol landmarks can you spot in this short video captured by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex? 🤔📹 #ViewFromTheCrew

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

In May, our crew responded to 187 critically ill or injured people across our region by helicopter or car. 🚁 This is only possible thanks to your continued support. Thank you. 💚💙

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Last week our crew responded to 37 call-outs: Critical care car = 20 Helicopter = 17 Medical = 22 Trauma = 15 Bristol = 6 South Gloucestershire = 6 Gloucestershire = 13 North Somerset = 5 B&NES = 3 Wiltshire = 1 Wales = 1 Somerset = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

This week's spectacular #ViewFromTheCrew was captured by SPCC Jack. 🍃🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

What a view! 🚁🌾🍃 Captured from on board Helimed 65 by Trainee Critical Care Doctor Alex following a recent mission.

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Last week our crew responded to 55 call-outs: Critical care car = 40 Helicopter = 15 Medical = 30 Trauma = 25 Bristol = 12 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 24 North Somerset = 5 Wiltshire = 6 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

These photos of Salisbury Cathedral were captured by Trainee SPCC Waldo from on board Helimed 65 earlier this month. ⛪🚁 #ViewFromTheCrew

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Last week our crew responded to 34 call-outs: Critical care car = 24 Helicopter = 10 Medical = 22 Trauma = 12 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 7 Gloucestershire = 7 North Somerset = 6 Wiltshire = 2 Wales = 1 Somerset = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken following a call-out to Dundry in North Somerset this week. 🚁

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Last week our crew responded to 42 call-outs: Critical care car = 25 Helicopter = 17 Medical = 24 Trauma = 18 Bristol = 15 South Gloucestershire = 4 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 7 Bath and North East Somerset = 2 Wiltshire = 2 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

This week's #ViewFromTheCrew was taken last month by Pilot Rich as our crew responded to a mission near Bath. 🚁🎈

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Great Western Air Ambulance Charity @gwaac.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Last week our crew responded to 45 call-outs: Critical care car = 32 Helicopter = 13 Medical = 23 Trauma = 22 Bristol = 10 South Gloucestershire = 8 Gloucestershire = 12 North Somerset = 9 B&NES = 1 Wiltshire = 4 Herefordshire = 1 Our thoughts and best wishes to everyone involved. 💙💚

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