The UK's Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS) has brought a second Dauphin into service. Both will be managed and crewed by Multiflight whose md Steve Borrowdale says: "The two new helicopters will be a great asset to the valuable service that the charity provides."

The Dauphin helicopter replaces the old 'Pride of Cumbria.' GNAAS ceo Grahame Pickering says: "This new generation helicopter may look similar to the last, but it has upgraded engines allowing for greater speed and endurance - reaching speeds up to 200 mph. To put that into perspective, it can fly from Whitehaven to Newcastle in 28 minutes and Penrith to Carlisle in five minutes. It has also been kitted out with the latest medical equipment and has been described as a flying A&E unit."

He adds: "This will be the third helicopter we have dedicated to Cumbria as part of ongoing improvements and the commitment GNAAS has to the region."