
Adam Chesters, Aircrew Doctor
I grew up on the Wirral and spent most of my spare time playing football and golf before going to medical school at the University of Leicester (where I played even more football!). Since graduating, I have worked in Oxford, the Isle of Man and Sheffield before moving to Cambridge in 2006. I specialised in Emergency Medicine and have additional qualifications in Sport and Exercise Medicine.
I wanted to be a HEMS doctor following a visit to London’s Air Ambulance in 1999 and now feel proud and privileged to be working with a dynamic team of doctors, paramedics and pilots in Essex and Herts. It is a thrill to be part of such a professional crew that brings life-saving interventions to seriously injured people. I have been utterly astounded by the tireless work of the charity and volunteer staff who promote the cause and rally the donations in order to keep the aircraft flying.

Mary Morgan, Aircrew Doctor
I am from New Zealand but have lived in Australia for the past seven years. After completing my Specialist training I have been working as an Emergency Physician & Retrieval Specialist in Newcastle & Sydney. Having previously enjoyed living and working in the UK as a junior doctor I always intended to return.
I am delighted to be working with Essex & Herts Air Ambulance for the year as it gives me the opportunity to gain further experience in Pre-Hospital Medicine, gaining insight into HEMS operations in England & Europe (with several of my Essex & Herts Air Ambulance medical colleagues being from Europe).
Having previously spent little time in the South East of England, I am also enjoying exploring this part of the world (especially from the air) & travelling further afield to reacquaint myself with old friends & familiar places.
Mike Yeldham, Aircrew Paramedic
I have been in the Ambulance Service for the past 10 years starting off in the patient transport service. Eighteen months later I progressed to emergency ambulances at Letchworth ambulance station and am now flying with the Air Ambulance. Before joining the Ambulance Service I worked as a wood machinist.
John McCusker, Aircrew Paramedic
I have been in the Ambulance service for the past 24 years, serving most of my time in the Watford and West Herts area. I am currently an Emergency Care Practitioner based at St. Albans and now an Air Crew Paramedic.
Dave Tamarro, Aircrew Paramedic
I have worked for the Ambulance Service for 14 years and have worked in Luton all this time. I trained to be an Emergency Care Practitioner but it has always been a career ambition of mine to work as part of the Air Ambulance. I am really looking forward to working with the Doctors and Pilots and all of the dedicated Charity staff.
David Kerr-Sheppard, Chief Pilot
I work for Medical Aviation Services (MAS), the company responsible for supplying the Essex and Herts Air Ambulances. I was in the Royal Air Force for over 30 years and spent most of my time flying Search and Rescue Sea King helicopters. I was also a Qualified Helicopter Instructor and spent 4 years instructing on the Sea King. I retired from the RAF in 2008 and now enjoy flying the MD902 Explorer helicopter, the aircraft used in both Essex and Hertfordshire. I am the Chief Pilot of both operations and work closely with the Operations Director, Cliff Gale, to ensure the safe operation of the service.
I am a keen photographer but most of my spare time is taken up as a senior England Netball qualified umpire, umpiring in local, county and regional leagues as well as instructing and testing new umpires.