Take a tour of your AW169
Our pride and joy, we purchased the AW169 helicopter in 2020 to evolve our operational capabilities. This helicopter is faster, more powerful and capable of reaching even more people in their hour of need. Take a virtual 3D tour of your iconic red and yellow helicopter below:
Captain Adam Smith's helicopter tour
Check out this exciting video of our Unit Chief Pilot, Adam, giving a tour of the helicopter that saves lives across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly.
AW169 Facts
The Cornwall Air Ambulance helicopter reinforces our dedication to optimal patient outcomes, faster response, and unwavering readiness, regardless of the time of day.
Enhanced Response Time
The AW169’s increased speed allows us to reach patients more swiftly, initiating crucial treatment sooner and improving patient outcomes.
Spacious Interior
The AW169 provides greater interior space, enabling patient assessment and treatment in a controlled environment, away from the stresses of the scene.
360-Degree Access
Equipped with a central stretcher aisle, the AW169 enhances team collaboration, allowing efficient and comprehensive care delivery.
Night-time Operations
The AW169’s Synthetic Vision System, searchlights, and advanced mapping technology enable us to operate during night-time hours, ensuring readiness 365 days a year.
Unparalleled Navigation
With cutting-edge navigation capabilities, the AW169 empowers us to respond swiftly and effectively, even in challenging environments.
Our Pilots
Meet Liv, one of the team of vital Pilots. Liv started flying with the Royal Navy in 2000, qualified as a Sea King pilot flying as a ‘Junglie’ in support of the Royal Marines and other land forces in operations around the world. She transferred into Search and Rescue, based in Cornwall and then Scotland.
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