CORNWALL Air Ambulance has revealed more details about its new helicopters, which will take to the skies later this year.

The charity signed a contract last year that will see it move its operations to new provider Specialist Aviation Services from December 2014.

The new contract will see Cornwall served by two air ambulance helicopters for the first time, providing a dedicated on-site back-up for use when one aircraft is offline for routine or unscheduled maintenance.

The new aircraft – MD902 Explorers – will deliver many other enhancements in the service the charity can offer its patients.

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