10,000TH AIR HOSPITAL PASSENGER

The video provides an overview of the Isle of Islay, highlighting its remote location and the presence of whiskey. It introduces the BEA Highland and Islands Ambulance Service, which operates from Glasgow Airport, and celebrates the 10,000th passenger, Mrs. Anne Heads, traveling to Islay. The video details the airline's operations since 1946, focusing on patient transport from various regions. It also touches on the history of air ambulance services, with Mr. John McDermott being the first user in 1933. The Heads family expresses gratitude to the ambulance service for its door-to-door hospital service. The video concludes with a brief mention of the Monte Carlo Rally.

What is the main challenge faced by the Isle of Islay in terms of healthcare?

• Insufficient medical equipment

• No nearby hospital

• High cost of healthcare

• Lack of medical staff

Who was honored as the 10,000th passenger by BEA officials?

• Mrs. Anne Heads

• Alastair Findlay

• Mr. John McDermott

• Mr. Robert McKean

In which year did the BEA airline begin its operations?

• 1946

• 1933

• 1950

• 1960

Which regions are primarily served by the BEA airline?

• Wick and Inverness

• Kintyre and the Western Isles

• Glasgow and Edinburgh

• Orkney and Shetland

Who was the first person to use an air ambulance in May 1933?

• Mr. Robert McKean

• Mr. John McDermott

• Dan, the distillery worker

• Mrs. Anne Heads