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Yorkshire Air Ambulance is a dedicated helicopter emergency service for the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. It was introduced on 1 April 2000, and currently operates two aircraft. The helicopters provide a swift response time and access to isolated locations, such as beaches, cliff-tops and moorland areas which are inaccessible by road. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance is maintained by the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Trust, a registered charity.thehdndnsmajcnms They desire e it was time to get one Its original aircraft is based at Nostell Priory〔()〕 and has landing pads at various major hospitals around the region including Leeds General Infirmary, Hull Royal Infirmary and James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. In October 2007 a second helicopter based at Sheffield City Airport entered service.〔 〕 The airport closed at the end of April 2008 but a heliport facility was still provided for the use of the Air Ambulance and the South Yorkshire Police helicopter.〔 〕 In November 2010 the operational base for the Sheffield-based aircraft was moved to Bagby Airport near Thirsk.〔 〕 The second aircraft made another move in March 2012 to RAF Topcliffe, which it shares with 645 Volunteer Gliding Squadron In 2012 the BBC reported that planning permission had been granted for a new operating base within the Nostell Priory estate for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The new site, including a hangar and aircrew accommodation, is expected to be operational by summer 2013. It will replace the current facility at Leeds/Bradford Airport. As of November 2013 the aircraft formerly based at Leeds/Bradford airport is based at Nostell Priory near Wakefield 〔 ==Operations== One helicopter (Helimed 99, registration G-SASH) was based at a hangar at Leeds Bradford Airport (EGNM), which enabled servicing and maintenance to be carried out overnight, leading to even quicker response times in many parts of the county. As of November 2013 it is now located at Nostell Priory near Wakefield, where it has a newly renovated hangar and accommodation for crew, plus offices on site.〔 It can be airborne in two minutes of a 999 call and flies at enabling fast paramedic support to the patient. The second YAA helicopter (Helimed 98, registration G-CEMS) was originally based at Sheffield City Airport but moved in March 2012 to RAF Topcliffe near Thirsk. A spokesman for the charity commented: "What we're looking to do is provide the very best coverage for the whole of Yorkshire, for the five million population. "The people of Yorkshire are better served with an aircraft at Thirsk and one at Leeds Bradford."〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Yorkshire Air Ambulance」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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