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All the latest news from Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity

Garycopter breaks the world record

Monday, 12 May 2025

Gary MacAlister has successfully broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest male to complete a half marathon dressed as a three-dimensional aircraft.

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Three men holding Bike Bath banners in front of a yellow and green helicopter

Bike Bath supporting our Charity

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Bike Bath 2025, the largest independently run cycle event in the region, is returning to its spiritual home at the Bath Rec on 15th June.

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Awareness of safety after aborted landing

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity has released a step-by-step guide to the community after having to abort a landing in Swindon recently.

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Saddling up with Bath Racecourse

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity is delighted to announce an exciting partnership with Bath Racecourse.

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Farewell to pilot Rob

Monday, 17 March 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity waves goodbye to long-standing line pilot Rob Backus this month (March 2025).

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Funded by the people of Wiltshire + Bath phrase on a helicopter door

Yearly cost for our lifesaving work surpasses £5m

Friday, 14 March 2025

Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity needs to raise over £5 million a year to keep up with the rising costs associated with delivering their lifesaving service.

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Pilot training enhanced with state-of-the-art Bell 429 simulator

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

HeliSpeed agrees with Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity to provide their pilots with access to the state-of-the-art Bell 429 FNPT II MCC simulator training.

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