Tuesday 15th October 2013
Just after 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 15th October 2013,
a paramedic in an ambulance car and the police
were called to Kingdown School Sports Field
adjacent Boreham Field, Warminster, where a lad
playing rugby had been injured.
At the Boreham Field entrance
to the Kingdown School Sports Field
(St. George’s Playing Field), Warminster.
Soon afterwards the Wiltshire Air Ambulance arrived.
Circling before landing.
Making its descent.
Going down behind the trees.
The scene at Kingdown School Sports Field.
Young rugby players.
The Wiltshire Air Ambulance.
Paramedics attend the injured lad.
A small crowd of youngsters from Boreham Field
and Queensway soon gathered to watch.
Making the patient comfortable
prior to taking to hospital.
Preparing the helicopter.
Just over 40 children watched on.
The injured lad is carried on a spinal board
to the Air Ambulance helicopter.
Transfer into the Air Ambulance.
The young rugby player was going
to be taken to Salisbury District Hospital.
Moving out of the way.
Children and others look on.
All clear checks around the helicopter.
Ready for take-off.
Co-pilot climbs aboard.
The engine revs.
Lift off.
Approx. 5.55 p.m.
Taking to the air.
The early evening moon behind.
Destined for Salisbury.