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Aircam Aviation. Based at Teesside Airport, has an agreement with County Durham ambulance
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Aircam Aviation. Based at Teesside Airport, has an agreement with County Durham ambulance
Aircam Aviation. Based at Teesside Airport, has an agreement with County Durham ambulance service to get surgeons from Newcastle Freeman Hospital to the airport and then on to wherever the donor is. Jak Frost, Pilot, 4th December 1991
Teesside Archive
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England
Media ID 21701327
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This print from Teesside Archive takes us back to the 1990s, showcasing the remarkable partnership between Aircam Aviation and County Durham ambulance service. Based at Teesside Airport, this private aviation company played a crucial role in transporting surgeons from Newcastle Freeman Hospital to wherever organ donors were located. The image captures the essence of dedication and collaboration within the medical industry during that era. Jak Frost, an experienced pilot, is seen standing proudly beside his aircraft on December 4th, 1991. This snapshot serves as a reminder of how small businesses like Aircam Aviation played a vital role in supporting life-saving initiatives. In an age before commercial air transport became commonplace for such critical missions, it was companies like Aircam Aviation that bridged gaps and ensured timely transportation for transplant surgeries. The railways may have been the primary mode of transport during those times, but this photograph highlights how aviation began carving its niche in medical transportation. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it reminds us of the incredible progress made by both industries - aviation and healthcare - over the years. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and compassion while serving as a gentle reminder of how far we have come in our efforts to save lives through innovative means.
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