Since its first mission in 1991, the charity has grown into one of the UK's busiest and most advanced air ambulance services, responding to more than 80,000 missions and delivering lifesaving treatment to patients.

To mark the occasion, the Strensham airbase in the UK hosted organisations including County Air Ambulance Trust HELP Appeal, Roadchef, A&H Construction and Midlands Air Ambulance Charity's operating partner, Babcock.

From single engine turboprops covering remote terrain to twin engine helicopters serving densely populated regions, mission profile and operational environment underpin acquisition choices.