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We are incredibly heartbroken to hear of the news that the North East's iconic #SycamoreGap tree has been felled. It is a view which will be missed by our critical care team, our wider charity and the North East community. 💔

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CORRECTION: Sorry to disappoint #NUFC fans but it turns out it was our Saudi-green helicopter over the skies of Newcastle earlier. We may ask the Crown Prince to consider changing his colours when he moves in to SJP to avoid such confusion. 🇸🇦💚

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@Kris_Newcastle @nufc4444 Not us 🤷‍♂️

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Recognise this bus company in Dunston? Our aircraft couldn't land exactly where our patient was, leaving our crew running to get to the scene. A bus driver spotted our crew and stopped to ask if they needed a ride. Please help us track down this legend and say thank you! 🙏💚

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Our crew, out in the car, came across a woman in labour by the side of the A66 near Darlington this morning. They pulled over to help a @NEAmbulance team and were pleased to help in the delivery of #A66snowbaby Congratulations to mum and dad! 👶🚁🚑

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Our critical care team had the pleasure of being able to spot the @samfendermusic concert at St James’ Park yesterday! We hope it was as amazing on the ground as it was from above. #Newcastle #SamFender

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4 years

Is this the future of pre-hospital care? 🚀🤩 Thanks to @takeonGravity for working with our team to test this exciting development that could save lives. Read more: Watch more videos on Gravity's YouTube channel here:

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3 years

Looking down at the Flying Scotsman as it steams past our Cumbria base earlier today 🚂 @BBCNEandCumbria @PaulKingstonITV

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5 years

Hear the news? We are going to be featured on Vera! 🚁 Our paramedic Lee said: "Most of what we do is life or death, so this made a really welcome change. It was only a small part, but something we can savour. As a charity, exposure like this is gold dust."

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@Fenbeagle @ITVborder @yorkspride @takeonGravity The jet suit will be strapped into the boot of our response vehicle. All that is needed is to sit back into the suit, put two leg straps, a waist strap, and two shoulder straps. A paramedic would be in the suit in about 30-45 seconds. 😃

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Earlier today, we responded to reports of a major incident in #Southport . Our doctor-led crew worked alongside @nwairambulance , @maa_charity , and other emergency services. We delivered advanced emergency care to one patient before accompanying them to hospital by road.

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Ruth Thomas, 20, the daughter of @ConstableChaos was recently reunited with the pilot, doctor and paramedic from GNAAS who helped save her life after she was involved in a horrific car collision near Grizebeck, Cumbria. To read the full story visit:

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5 years

We’d like to apologise to cleaner Kathleen for failing to tell her about the stack of bagged mannequins that were left in the office after our crew’s mid-week training session. She got a shock when, while doing her evening rounds, she found a row of ‘body bags’. Sorry, Kath!

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Tonight, for one night only, Jordan Pickford is officially Guardian of the North. We'll have the name back tomorrow though 😉 #eng

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As many of you may already know, yesterday, our critical care team responded to an incident in Southport. On behalf of us all, we send our heartfelt condolences to the children and families affected by this attack. Whilst many of the call-outs we attend are harrowing, this....

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6 years

Excellent news today that CPR will be added to the national curriculum. This will save many lives in the years to come. Here's our paramedic Gordon explaining why...

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29 days

Gannin' doon the Toon 💚 #Newcastle #Toon

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4 years

It’s great to see everyone come together once again to #ClapForOurCarers . Here’s our critical care team at the Great North Air Ambulance Service showing their appreciation for everyone involved in the ongoing response against COVID-19. #ClapForCarers #StayHomeSaveLives

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We are saddened to hear that a paramedic from @NWAmbulance has died after contracting COVID-19. On behalf of everyone at GNAAS we would like to pass on our sincere condolences to the paramedic’s family.

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6 years

Thanks to all the friends and family of @ConstableChaos for donating hundreds of pounds over the weekend. It's this kind of support that allows us to keep flying.

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We've received our Care Quality Commission rating. And guess what? We achieved the highest classification: OUTSTANDING. 🌟 We'd like to wish a huge well done to our critical care team, who have put unbelievable effort into the appraisal, for upholding our high standards. 💚

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5 years

*Sees ‘helicopter’ trending* #NUFC

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5 years

Today we go to work for the first time in our new uniforms! What do you think?

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10 months

We will remember them. 🌹 #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget

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4 years

@Kris_Newcastle @nufc4444 Not us 🤷‍♂️

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2 years

Let's hope parking charges don't apply to a helicopter...🚁 If they clamp us, at least we can fly away! 😂 #GNAAS #Charity #AirAmbulance #Newcastle

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6 years

We are delighted to announce that we will be back on your televisions, mobile phones and other viewing devices! From 9pm on Sunday 3 March, More4 will be broadcasting a new series of Emergency Helicopter Medics. Watch us on Freeview: 14, Sky: 136, and Virgin: 147.

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3 years

Meet GNAAS's newest recruit... 🐶😍 Paramedic dog Baxter reporting for duty. 💚

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6 years

Our helicopter has had to land in some pretty tricky places - here's one example from our archive when we were called to Striding Edge! #EHMedics #HelicopterMedics

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Here she is... Sienna Louisa Dottie Waring, born by the side of the A66, welcome to the world! 👶 #A66snowbaby

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3 years

Might have to put the helicopter away... Our colleague Megan has just spotted this over Darlington 🌪️🌪️🌪️

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4 years

We managed to find the bus driver who helped our team. 💚 Ian Grey, our paramedic who was on call that day, said: We attended a job in Dunston, but due to the built up area of the scene, we had to land the helicopter a distance away and run with our response bags. [1/2]

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Did you know that we could stop a football match if needed? That's right! Air Ambulances have authority to land on a football pitch if it was the safest & nearest landing stop to our patient. Don't worry @nufc , we will try not to disturb the match today. 👀🚁 #nufc #newcastle

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6 years

No guarantees but if this gets 100 likes we'll ask the boss to consider naming the 3rd helicopter... "PTER PAN"

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8 years

We received this letter from jockey @Henrybrooke12 after he was put into an induced coma & airlifted from Hexham in October. #PatientStories

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6 years

Wondering why the A66 was closed? Here's a view of the snow-clad road near Stainmore, Cumbria, taken earlier today.

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3 years

The Pride of Cumbria above Keswick! 😍 Breathtaking, right? 💚

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8 months

Today, we're saying farewell to Dr Theo Weston MBE after he finishes his final shift at GNAAS. 😭 Theo has dedicated his career and a large amount of his spare time helping other people, including saving countless lives. Read more about his life here:

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4 years

This Army Wildcat helicopter dropped into our Langwathby airbase yesterday while on a training sortie. Always a pleasure to host our colleagues in the Armed Forces! 🇬🇧💚

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3 years

❌Important message to drone pilots: At an incident in Stanley, our crew were aware of a drone flying in close proximity. This led to a delay in five minutes before we could take-off and get our patient to hospital. Please fly responsibly.

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So... we might have been keeping a secret from you. 🚀👀 More details coming at 10am. 😉 #BBCNews #BBCBreakfast #Innovation

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4 years

Another mission complete ✅ Watch as our crew lift off from the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle and head back to our Teesside base after treating a patient. Thanks to you, we could be there for someone in their time of need 💚🚁

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Returning to base to bring our Christmas Day shift to an end. We were able to respond to two call-outs, and that's only possible thanks to you good people. Thank you and Merry Christmas. 💚🎄

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5 years

We've got some exciting news! We're going to be featured on the first episode of the new series of Vera. Our team had the pleasure of working with the cast and crew of the show including Brenda Blethyn. The new series starts 12 January at 8pm on ITV. Credit: Vera, ITV

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This evening's sunset was a dream... 😍

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4 years

Name a better duo... 🚁🚘 We'll wait. 😉

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Now that's some top-notch parking 👏 Safe to say pilot JJ has taken the crown for best reverse bay park 😂👑

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11 months

This one's for all you aviation fans out there... 😏 Can you name the two types of helicopter in this picture? 🚁 #Aviation #Pilot #Helicopter

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3 years

HERE SHE IS! 💚😊 Meet our new paramedic, Jemma Kirby. Jemma is from Tasmania, Australia, and moved to the UK six years ago. She has come to us following a career with @NEAmbulance and we couldn't be more excited about her arrival.

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Baxter almost wee'd with excitement yesterday when he found out his gift box was FILLED with tennis balls! 😍🎁 He's earned it - we love you Baxter. #Christmas #Dogs

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8 years

For those who saw the Striding Edge photo we posted yesterday, here's a video of the landing.

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6 years

Congratulations to our doctor John Ferris and paramedics Terry Sharpe and Lee Salmon who have received a commendation from the Chief Constable of Cumbria Police for their life-saving work following a brutal attack on an elderly woman.

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6 years

Are you an ace paramedic? Fancy joining our team? Look good in orange?* Then we could have the opportunity for you... We are hiring an aircrew paramedic. Full details here: *Looking good in orange not essential

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mission was particularly difficult for our doctor, paramedic, pilot, and other team members involved in the response. We'd like to say a huge thank you for the kind comments left on our incident update post yesterday, we will be sure to pass on your kind words to the crew.

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6 years

Thanks to Mike (right) from Abacus Taxis in Penrith for stepping in and making sure our pilot Jon could get to work and back this weekend. Jon had been struggling to find anyone willing to make the journey. Mike wanted to help in recognition of the charity's work.

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6 years

We are pleased to report that a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission into our work has resulted in a glowing report. The inspectors praised: *dedication to improving care *compassionate staff *supportive culture #Proud

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3 years

Our critical care team is killing it at the moment with their mid-flight helicopter shots! 👏😍 These two snaps sent in by paramedic Andy Mawson are absolutely phenomenal. Who agrees?

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5 years

Our hangar isn't even complete yet but we already have our first resident! Everyone say hi to Tawny Stark 🦉

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3 years

What a view! 😍 This stunning video was filmed by our paramedic Gordon as our aircraft flew over Ullswater.

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4 years

This morning, our aircraft went live at Teesside International Airport for the last time 💚 Tomorrow, we will be on our brand new helipad at progress house 😍 🚁 Keep an eye out on our live updates today to see what our crew are up to! #GNAASMovingDay 🥳

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"One morning we got finished late after night shift, so we headed through McDonald's drive through to get coffee and the car in front had paid for our order as a thank you. "We had just left after a pretty awful job, and it was such a lovely pick me up." 💚 - Jamie Walsh, GN...

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@ConstableChaos glad we could be there. Thinking of you all. 💚

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3 years

Goodbye G-NHAB! 😥 But it's not all sad news... 😍 Our old helicopter is on her way to another loving home! She's off to Brazil where she will see out the rest of her life, serving as a life-saving air ambulance and fire-fighter. @MultiflightUK

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Our paramedic Tim West was at the BP garage in Chester-le-Street when he spotted an anonymous person put a packet of Maltesers on the bonnet of their rapid response vehicle before sprinting off. Thank you so much for your small act of kindness.💚 #HitTheAmbulance

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Action shots 🌊🚁 These photos were sent in from a HART paramedic on scene the other day, and we think they've done a good job of making us look pretty cool. 😎

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First call-out in our brand new aircraft has been completed ✅ 🚁 No matter how many times our office staff see the crew fly off to save yet another life, they will never get sick of watching the aircraft take off from our new home at Progress House. 💚 #GNAASMovingDay

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The first glimpses of our new helicopter. Currently being painted and refitted. ETA: This spring. The next time you see her, she'll be in our green and white colours! 💚🚁💚 Background reading:

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SHE has landed... 👀👏💚 Our brand new HEMS paramedic is now reporting for duty and we can't wait for you all to meet her. For now though, let us give her a wave and a warm welcome in the comments. 👋 #WelcomeOnBoard

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2 years

Teamwork makes the dream work... 💪 How many emergency services can you spot in this picture? 👀 📌 Egremont 📸 Steve Messenger

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4 years

Tonight at 8pm our critical care team joined their neighbours at Teesside International Airport to show their support for the NHS and key workers. A huge thank you to everyone involved in the ongoing response to COVID-19. 💚 #clapforcarers #clapforNHS #clapforkeyworkers

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4 years

Great things are never done by one person. They're done by a team. 💚

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4 years

We are saddened to hear the passing of Captain Tom Moore. Captain Tom was an all-round great human, who spent his last year alive giving us all hope and achieving what some could only dream of. He will be missed. 💚

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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. As the longest reigning monarch in British history, she dedicated her life to serving the country for over 70 years. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family at this time.

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6 years

We are back on TV! Emergency Helicopter Medics starts at 9pm on Sunday, April 8 on More4.

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4 years

@orrible_git @siblood Don't tell me you've never lost a helicopter?😉

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Emergency Helicopter Medics is repeated tonight at 8pm on More4. Britain's Got Actual Talent. 🔥🔥👜👜👜👜🔥🔥 #EHMedics

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9 years

We spotted @KendalCalling from the sky. http://t.co/sB7QGnKn7H

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1 year

"You picked up my father a few weeks ago in Windermere. Sadly he passed away in hospital but you gave us the chance to speak to him beforehand. You are angels and we are asking for donations at his funeral." - Nicky Marks 💚

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On Tuesday 26 February, our crew responded to an incident after a 13-year-old had drowned in River Eden at Appleby. Despite Kacper Krauze being fully submerged underwater for around 25 minutes, he survived. Find out the full story here:

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6 years

An inspirational young lady - dancing, laughing, and enjoying life just 8 weeks after sustaining critical injuries. 💚

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7 years

Four teams, one goal. Working on the A1 earlier with @NEAmbulance @CDDFRS and @DurhamPolice Thanks to @coxaathfc for the photo.

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#ThrowbackThursday to when we used a trusty Nokia as our emergency phone over in Cumbria. To this day, it's probably still got 50% battery life.

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We are not NHS-funded. Today, thousands of ambulance workers and other NHS staff are on #strike . The charity employs the paramedics and dispatchers at the Great North Air Ambulance Service. This morning, we remain ready to respond. #NHSStrikes

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6 years

One of our doctors was running the Great North Run yesterday when he came across a person in a serious condition.

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6 years

Our crew were delighted to meet Ruth this morning at our base in Langwathby. We'll be sharing her story soon, so look out for it. 😃🚁

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6 years

Happy Birthday to our aircrew doctor, Theo Weston, aka Cumbria's Busiest Man™! If you know Theo, or even if you don't but respect his work, please reply with your birthday messages and we'll pass them onto him.

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3 years

No campervans, no buses, no lorries... what about a helicopter?😜🚁

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4 years

Bank holiday weekend is over and our HQ staff are #backtowork raising the funds we need to keep our life-saving service going 💚 However, some of us are finding it harder than others... thanks Pickle! 🐶 #TuesdayMotivation #TuesdayThoughts

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5 years

Some more images from a snowy weekend in Cumbria. Our team attended incidents at Kirkstone Pass and Keswick.

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After tonight’s jaw-dropping episode we’d like to remind everyone our service is not government-funded. We rely solely on charity donations. Every penny counts to help save lives. 💚 @NEAmbulance @BBCOne #BBCAmbulance #Ambulance

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9 months

It's the most important meal of the day 💪 You gotta' to make sure you're well-fuelled when you're saving lives! 🍳

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7 months

Oh we do love a frosty sunset view from the sky... especially over Cumbria 🌄🚁😍 #Cumbria #Charity #Helicopter

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#Celebrations are in order! 🥳️ Huge well done to paramedic Aaron, as yesterday, he passed his sign-off. 🤩 This means he can officially be labelled a 'flying #paramedic ' and can attend missions without supervision.👏 We hope he rewarded himself with a trip to the pub. 🍻

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After a hard day's work, there really is nothing better than coming back to a stunning view like this... 🌅 #Sunset #Helicopter #AirAmbulance

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We are so happy to see Alan Rippon sat up in his hospital bed and smiling after we airlifted him on Sunday. If you saw our post yesterday, you will know that our crew placed Alan in a coma and airlifted to the RVI in Newcastle after he collapsed during his run. [1/2]

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Teamwork makes the dream work. 🚁 Great to see our two aircraft working together to save lives across the North of England. Please continue to support your local air ambulance, it's because of you we are able to do this. 💚

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"I've done 35 years of clinical work, and now it's time to move on." This afternoon we said goodbye and good luck to our paramedic Paul Burnage, but not before we shared a few funny stories over a slice of cake! Best of luck for the future Paul 💚👏

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We 💚 flying over the twinkling lights of Newcastle's city centre... ✨ #Newcastle #Helicopter

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This morning our paramedic Sarah Graham went to the village shop in Langwathby to get some milk, however the queue was big so she said she would come back later. 10 minutes afterwards a lady who had been in the shop dropped off some milk for our team. Thank you so much! 💚

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On Friday, we apologised to our cleaner, Kathleen, after our bagged up training mannequins gave her a fright. Many of you were concerned about Kath's well-being. Today we are happy to report that Kath and the mannequins have made up over cake. @PCTomVanDerWee @CakeLegislator

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Last night, while the North-East was sleeping, we were patrolling the region as we do every Saturday night. We're pleased to report that the city centres were deserted. Thank to everyone who stayed safe at home! We hope you all had a lovely weekend- despite the circumstances 💚

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