A team of nine Aeromedical Evacuation Flight Nurses and Medics, supported by the Critical Care Air Support Team (CCAST) and Infection Prevention Control (IPC) specialists, successfully deployed to Flying Station Aldergrove as part of Exercise Venture Spirit aimed at enhancing interoperability and clinical skills.
Exercise Venture Spirit is a regular Air Mobility Force exercise, focussing on training personnel to operate away from home base, giving both aircrew and supporting units the ability to deploy around the world.
Flight Lieutenant Knight, Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron said:
“The exercise showcased a complex cross-deck transfer of a critically ill patient between aircraft, demonstrating seamless coordination and high-level aeromedical care under pressure. The team also engaged in reciprocal training with the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, focusing on the use of the Air Transport Isolator (ATI), furthering joint operational preparedness for infectious disease scenarios. This exercise marked another step forward in delivering world-class, adaptable medical support to operations worldwide, underpinning the RAF’s commitment to excellence in patient care, clinical development, and whole force cooperation.”
Flight Lieutenant Knight
Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron
As part of the exercise, personnel were also tested in the care and management of a large patient load, reinforcing clinical prioritisation, communication, and resilience in high-tempo environments.
In addition to working closely with Air Mobility Force colleagues, the deployment provided an opportunity for professional exchange, with a medic from the Royal New Zealand Air Force embedded in the team. The Aeromed team included representatives from both 612 and 4626 Squadrons, reinforcing the value of RAF Reserve contributions to front-line capability.
This exercise marked another step forward in delivering world-class, adaptable medical support to operations worldwide, underpinning the RAF’s commitment to excellence in patient care, clinical development, and whole force cooperation.
