Get your name on a helicopter in new Midlands Air Ambulance Charity fundraiser

The charity has invited people to become 'High Flyers' and have their name - or the name of a loved one, community group or someone special - fly alongside its dedicated crews as they attend those in their critical hour of need. 

For £150, anyone can become a High Flyer, with each name being featured on the charity's new cutting-edge H145 helicopter, with each name being etched into the iconic chevrons on the unside of the vehicle. 

Each year it costs around £16 million to maintain the charity's fleet of three aircraft, critical care cars and the provision of a lifesaving service. Each mission costs the service £2,950, with each critical care car missions costing £288 on average.

Captain Danny Shorter, a pilot with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, said: "Every mission we undertake is made possible by the generosity of our supporters.

"The names on our helicopter will serve as a constant reminder of our lives and communities we are here to serve. It's incredibly humbling to know that these names will represent stories of love, loss, and hope, carried with us on every flight."

While also helping to fund the charity's life-saving missions, donors will also be given a personalised certificate with their chosen name, and a limited edition commemorative coin in a presentation card in recognition of their contribution.

When all the High Flyers names are in place, supporters will have the chance to view their chosen name in its position within the chevrons via the online platform. 

Since 1991, the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has completed 78,365 missions, with 263 of those being in the last month alone. 

To find out more about becoming a High Flyers, or to donate to the charity, visit the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity service website.