To mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, Somerset’s air ambulance is displaying the Poppy of Remembrance on their AW169 helicopter and Critical Care Car over the centenary period.
As part of the anniversary, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance Volunteers were also proud to represent the Charity at a Poppy of Honour Event, pictured here.
An eight-foot steel and glass Poppy-shaped sculpture was unveiled in dedication to those who were killed or declared missing in action.
Bill Sivewright, Chief Executive Officer said: “The Poppy is an enduring symbol of those who made sacrifices for the benefit of others. It seems wholly appropriate that at this time of year and on this particular year, 100 years after the end of the First World War, that we support this initiative.”
The Poppy of Honour team visited the Charity’s airbase in Henstridge to mark the occasion and unveil the poppy which sits poignantly next to the aircraft’s name, ‘Pegasus’.
