AID from the AIR

In October 1956, Farnborough was the scene of a special demonstration of ambulance-configured aircraft Archive Ben Dunnell explores The Aeroplane’s outstanding archives to cast new light on past stories Five willing volunteers from the ranks of the senior medical personnel in attendance prepare to be loaded on to Royal Navy Whirlwind HAR3 XG583, with the Beverley in the background. ALL PHOTOS AEROPLANE By 1956, there was nothing new in using aircraft for the ambulance or medical evacuation roles. Then as