Lifeflight Open Day 2013

Today was the Life Flight [air ambulance] open day for 2013.

I popped down to the Life Flight hanger for an hour or so this afternoon to have a look around and to get some photos. The open day is designed to raise awareness of what Life Flight does [air ambulance and helicopter rescue charity], and every year it seem to attract a good crowd who enjoy the atmosphere and attractions.

In addition to the aircraft [a British Aerospace J32 Jetstream, ZK-LFW, and a Kawasaki BK117 B-2, ZK-HLF], there were airport and Fire Service fire engines, Police, Ambulance, Coastguard and Aviation Security displays and equipment. I also got to see a winching demonstration off the back of an airport fire truck.

All in all, a good day which was enjoyed by all!

If you want to find out more, or to donate to this charity, visit the Life Flight website for details [click here].

Lifeflight Open Day on 14 April

I know this is very late notice, but I've just found out [maybe I've been living in a cave??] that the Lifeflight Open Day is on tomorrow, Sunday 14 April, from 10am to 2pm. The open day is held at their Wellington airport base, on the Lyall Bay side of the airport. I will probably be there in the afternoon and hope to have a few pictures to share.

I went last year, and it's good to have a look around and a worthwhile cause to support. Here's a link to the Lifeflight Open Day webpage, which includes a video from the last one.

Now if only Lifeflight would ask me to participate in the winching demo :-) that would be exciting.... and great for photos also :-)