History so far
May 1991 In the air
The formal launch of 'Air 5' at Hagley Hall the service operated five days per week from Halfpenny Green Airport.
October 1991 Keeping Going
The aircraft was relocated to RAF Cosford to improve the facilities.
April 1992 Spreading the Message
A major publicity campaign was launched to emphasise the benefits of the Air Ambulance.
March 1993 A New Identity
'Air 5' is renamed County Air Ambulance to recognise the variety of counties covered across the region.
May 1995 Extending the Service
Ten hours and seven day operations starts.
May 1997 A Motorway First
The second helicopter moves to Strensham Services Area.
September 1998 New facilities
New Visitor centre and operational base provided at RAF Cosford.
November 1999 Moving East
The third helicopter is introduced at Nottingham East Midlands Airport operating five days a week.
May 2001 New Generation
Introduction of EC135 'new generation' helicopter - the first in England as an air ambulance.
October 2003 Improving Care
All aircraft are equipped with new medical equipment.
October 2004 Week in, week out
East Midlands Aircraft extends to seven days a week.
April 2005 On the Right Road
New long term agreement for aircraft provision includes new permanent EC 135 commissioned at Strensham.
November 2005 New Heights
The charity reaches another milestone as the service achieves its 20,000th mission.
June 2007
County Air Ambulance reaches 25,000 missions
April 2008
Launch of Staffordshire Air Ambulance
