Looking Back: When the Air Ambulance arrived

​I conclude my NHS series with the landing of the Lincs/Notts Air Ambulance in 2015, delivering a critically ill patient to Peterborough City Hospital, writes street photographer Chris Porsz.

It brings back memories of when I served on the East of England ambulance service’s counterpart. A great privilege and experience, but to be honest I think I was happier in the back of an ambulance!

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The air ambulance landing in 2015

It was a wonderful sight to fly towards a rainbow at 150 mph and here was one I captured from the ground, lighting up PCH in a golden glow.

To see over 400 more images of Peterborough hospitals then check out my NHS book ‘Just Be Kind' available from my website. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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