Flying with London's air ambulance - BBC London

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Published 2019-01-21

It almost didn't get off the ground because people thought it was too noisy but nearly 40,000 missions later, London's air ambulance has become a permanent fixture in the skies above the capital. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, Karl Mercer has been given exclusive access behind the scenes to find out the secrets to its success.

All Comments (21)

@bonzty 3 years ago

"It almost didn't get off the ground because people thought it was too noisy". how selfish can one be? i live next to the air ambulance station in Hamburg, Ger. Everytime i hear those flying heroes I am thankful for their service.
@cherrytop6966 3 years ago

Can we just remember these guys work to make you safe 24/7, even on Christmas Day
@mayornnaise7331 4 years ago

First Responders deserve more credit than they are given. You literally can get medical, fire, or police assistance at any time of the day. 24/7, 365. It doesn’t matter if it’s a holiday or not. The fact that they have to run on charity is saddening.
@maiconjunior2303 5 years ago

The skyline of London is beautiful.
@Nick-xc4fy 4 years ago

Not quite sure how 47 people can dislike this video... Dislike saving lives or what?
@colesiebert6829 5 years ago

Mad respect for this team
@sadmansami2052 4 years ago

I love UK. I have visited this beautiful country. It's my second most favourite country. UK is great ❤
@nutella5404 5 years ago

My boyfriend’s uncle works for the air ambulance up in Scotland and I can see where he flies as his helicopter shows up on radar most of the time
@smudgekenobi7126 5 years ago

Incredible, outstanding job. So much credit to the men and women of the team!
@glogmat 3 years ago

Thank You for your service! Current situation shows what’s really important!
@olliebon1591 3 years ago

Some of the best reporting the BBC have done
@TheMicroPilot 5 years ago

These have guys have a dream job!! Would love to see a documentary on the aviation side of it all!
@krishwashere2 3 years ago

You guys are all absolute legends! Stay safe out there!
@niazgulhazarboz9043 5 years ago

4:01 Respect . Bless you all . Thank you.
@_Deanooooo_ 4 years ago

Absolutely take my hat off to every single person involved and all the sponsors! Such an amazing and necessary cause in today’s age! I fell off a table I was sitting on while being fed, my mum had taken her eyes off me for 2 seconds at just under 2 years old and I realistically was dead and the air ambulance saved me not in the UK but such an amazing cause you never know when it could be you that’s saved from death
@maozedoinked8972 5 years ago

Car exists Air Ambulance Crew drives car
@pleximan2008 5 years ago

Bless you all guys 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@claudiocarbone2225 1 year ago

Respect for this guys from Italy!
@jes2447 5 years ago

True heroes. Good luck guys!
@AdrianGilbert-ym6rw 8 months ago

thank you for having you London's air ambulance Will all love you