Princess Royal visits Cambridgeshire air ambulance base

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 05:02 · Archive

The Princess Royal visited Magpas Air Ambulance headquarters in Cambridgeshire on September 29 to celebrate lifesaving partnerships.

The Princess Royal visited Magpas Air Ambulance's headquarters in Alconbury Weald on 29 September for an event celebrating lifesaving partnerships. She watched demonstrations of advanced skills and equipment and met with clinicians, supporters and emergency services partners. The Princess Royal has been royal patron of Magpas since 2020 and officially opened the base in 2023.

Daryl Brown MBE DL, CEO of Magpas Air Ambulance, said it was an honour to welcome her back to the base. He noted that the building had helped the advanced medical teams respond to more patients than ever before in recent years. He highlighted the vital importance of partnership working and acknowledged the professionalism, dedication and compassion demonstrated by those involved in responses to major incidents.

The event brought together those involved in recent emergency responses, including the Bedford train collision and the incident at Huntingdon station.

How it is being reported

• Princess Royal sees life-saving demonstrations at Cambridgeshire air ambulance baseA royal visit has shone a spotlight on life-saving work in Cambridgeshire.Ely Standard · 15 Oct, 04:00
• Princess Royal sees life-saving demonstrations at Cambridgeshire air ambulance baseA royal visit has shone a spotlight on life-saving work in Cambridgeshire.Cambs Times · 15 Oct, 04:00

In this story: Princess Royal · Magpas Air Ambulance · Alconbury Weald · Cambridgeshire · Daryl Brown · Bedford · Huntingdon

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