Visitors have been given a behind-the-scenes look at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's lifesaving work during its annual Cosford Airbase Open Day.
The free event, held at the charity's Cosford airbase and headquarters near Shifnal, welcomed families, supporters and aviation enthusiasts keen to learn more about the service's emergency operations and the people behind its missions.
Guests had the opportunity to see the charity's helicopters and critical care cars up close, meet pilots, doctors and critical care paramedics, and gain an insight into the specialist pre-hospital emergency care provided to patients across the Midlands every day.
Children explored the charity's interactive demonstration helicopter pod, while visitors of all ages watched emergency response demonstrations showing how crews prepare for missions.
A range of merchandise and artisan stalls were also on site, alongside food and refreshments throughout the day.
Karen Baker, associate clinical operations director at Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said ahead of the event on Sunday (August 30): "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."
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has been serving communities across the region for 35 years and has responded to more than 80,000 missions since 1991.
As an independent charity, it receives no Government funding for its daily operations and relies on donations from the public, local businesses and community groups to keep its helicopters and critical care cars responding to patients in need.
The open day provided supporters with a chance to learn more about the charity's work while meeting the crews and volunteers who help deliver the service across the Midlands.
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