Air Ambulance Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Special Event at The Fleet Air Arm Museum
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance marked their 25th anniversary with a celebration like no other. Held on Friday the 20th of June at the iconic Fleet Air Arm Museum, the spectacular anniversary event brought together volunteers, former patients, crew members, and supporters to honour 25 years of saving lives across Dorset and Somerset.
The evening featured a screening of a specially produced video highlighting the exceptional work of the charity’s critical care team, along with speeches celebrating the powerful impact of community support and clinical excellence over the years.
Charles Hackett, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance’s CEO, said:
“The 25th birthday gathering was a powerful reminder of what Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has become over the past 25 years. It was a celebration not just of our service, but of the extraordinary community that has stood with us – our donors, patients, volunteers, supporters, team members and partners. Every mission we fly is made possible by their generosity, commitment, and belief in what we do. As we look to a future in which we strive to reach all the paƟents who need us, we do so with deep graƟtude and renewed determination. Together, we’ve saved thousands of lives. With continued your support, we’ll be ready for the next 25 years, to be there when we are needed most.”
With every mission funded by people like you, the charity emphasises the invaluable contribuƟon of all those who have helped to keep them flying and saving lives over the past 25 years. As Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance looks to the future, it remains committed to delivering critical care to patients in their most urgent time of need.
