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With a doctor and nurse at his side, a boy is being taken by this R. A. F
With a doctor and nurse at his side, a boy is being taken by this R.A.F. helicopter (1-10-57) to a hospital where he was rushed for special treatment: The boy, Derek Garner, was severely burned by electricity when he was climbing a pylon carrying a 33, 000-volt cable near his home at Stifford, near Grays, Essex. He was taken to the nearby Orsett Hospital. Then, yesterday, doctors decided Derek needed special treatment at another hospital and asked for the help of a rescue helicopter. The helicopter landed in a cricket field marked by sheets bearing the letter H (for " here" ). Derek was taken aboard. He was then flown to Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex. Last night Derek was said to be " as well as can be expected. October 1957 P004261
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Evacuation Helicopter Medical Royal Air Force Westland Whirlwind
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In this powerful and poignant photograph captured on October 1,1957, we witness a remarkable rescue mission carried out by the Royal Air Force (RAF). With a doctor and nurse standing attentively by his side, a brave young boy named Derek Garner is being carefully airlifted to receive specialized medical treatment. Derek's harrowing ordeal began when he suffered severe burns from an electric shock while attempting to climb a pylon carrying a high-voltage cable near his home in Stifford, Essex. Recognizing the urgency of his condition, he was initially rushed to Orsett Hospital for immediate care. However, it soon became evident that Derek required advanced treatment available at another facility. With their expertise sought after, doctors made the decision to call upon the RAF for assistance. A Westland Whirlwind helicopter was swiftly dispatched to transport Derek from Orsett Hospital to Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, Middlesex. The helicopter gracefully touched down on a cricket field marked with sheets bearing the letter "H" for "here" symbolizing hope and salvation. This extraordinary image captures not only the heroism of those involved but also serves as a testament to human resilience and compassion during times of crisis. As news spread about Derek's journey through the skies aboard this life-saving aircraft, communities were united in support and prayers for his recovery. Today, this print stands as an enduring reminder of how aviation technology can be harnessed for noble purposes beyond warfare or commercial use – saving lives and
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