Yorkshire Air 999: Inside the Life-Saving Missions of Yorkshire Air Ambulance
Experience the Real Heroes in Action
Yorkshire Air 999 is the latest TV series showcasing the critical work of Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA), offering an up-close look at the life-saving missions our crew carries out across the region. With exclusive access to emergency callouts, medical procedures, and the stories of the people we rescue, the show highlights both the complexity and compassion involved in every mission.
Following the success of Helicopter ER, which ran for nine seasons, Yorkshire Air 999 brings a fresh format with updated visuals and deeper patient follow-ups, providing viewers with a complete picture — from the 999 call to recovery.
Where to Watch Yorkshire Air 999
Wondering where you can catch the latest episodes of Yorkshire Air 999?
Freeview 17 | Sky 142 | Virgin 128 on Really – 9 pm every Friday.
The show premiered on November 1st, 2024 at 9 PM on Quest, running for six weeks before taking a short Christmas break. It resumed in early January 2025 and will conclude in February.
Filming has finished, but if you missed out you can Watch all episodes now on Discovery+, where you can stream the full series.
Episodes may also be available on Really, part of the Discovery network, with updated scheduling for re-runs.
What to Expect
Each episode highlights real missions across Yorkshire, from remote countryside rescues to serious incidents in towns and cities
Viewers will witness the wide range of emergencies we attend, including:
- Cardiac arrests
- Road traffic collisions (RTCs)
- Equestrian accidents
- Sporting injuries
- Falls from height
These incidents showcase the adaptability and expertise of YAA crews, responding to some of Yorkshire’s most challenging emergencies.
Viewers also get an inside look at advanced medical procedures, including:
- Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
- Thoracostomies
- Blood transfusions at the roadside
- Advanced airway management
These life-saving techniques demonstrate the high level of training and expertise of YAA’s paramedics, doctors, and pilots.
Behind the Scenes
A unique feature of Yorkshire Air 999 is that the camera operators working on the show are trained to the level of Technical Crew Members (TCM). This ensures they can assist the medical team when required, helping to balance filming with the crew’s primary mission — saving lives.
HEMS Paramedic Sam Berridge shared how rewarding it is to capture the full story, including patient updates at the end of each episode. This adds a heart-warming dimension to the show, as viewers get to see how patients recover and how YAA’s work makes a real difference.
HEMS Paramedic, Sam Berridge, shared, “Over the past year, we’ve filmed a lot of our missions and gathered some great footage that really shows what our work is all about. It’s so rewarding to see our team back on the big screen after the last season of Helicopter ER wrapped up in late 2023. One of the best parts for us is getting to see how our patients are doing at the end of each episode—it really gives us that sense of job satisfaction. I hope everyone at home enjoys it!”.
Meet the Team
Yorkshire Air 999 puts the spotlight on:
- Pilots expertly navigating into challenging locations.
- Paramedics and doctors performing advanced pre-hospital care at the scene.
- The support staff who keep YAA running behind the scenes.
Their expertise, teamwork, and compassion are at the heart of every episode.
Current Missions
G-YORX
At Base or Landed
G-YAAA
At Base or Landed
G-YAIR
At Base or Landed
Patient Stories
With an average of five incidents attended every day, we’re granted a profound privilege: to be part of their story.
Delve into the uplifting stories of those we’ve had the honour to assist.
How You Can Support
Donations such as yours are truly the life-blood of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance charity and they can make a real difference to the lives of people across Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance is an independent charity, relying on public donations to keep our helicopters flying. Each mission costs around £4,000, and without the generosity of our supporters, these life-saving missions wouldn’t be possible.
If Yorkshire Air 999 inspires you to get involved, there are several ways to help: