The new facility houses the head office function, airbase, clinical operations and a community education zone. The building is equivalent to the size of two football pitches, with the whole site sitting on 22 acres.

The charity's 70,000th mission was a young motorcyclist, aged 17-years-old at the time, who was involved in a road traffic collision. The youngster is making a good recovery despite still struggling with injuries sustained.

The new facility, which has been in planning for more than four years, will enhance the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's pre-hospital helicopter-led emergency service, providing a purpose-built environment for clinical staff.