By 1943 women formed a quarter of the Civil Defence force, most of them as air-raid wardens, with the fire service or driving ambulances through the air raids.
BBC: Home Front volunteers honoured
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Air ambulances serving Sussex, Kent and Surrey are to fly at night from early next year, creating a 24-hour service.
BBC: Air ambulances to fly at night in Sussex, Kent and Surrey
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Mr Hudson said he was unaware of any other air ambulances being targeted by lasers, although he had heard of similar instances involving police helicopters.
BBC: Laser shone at air ambulance crew above Bangor