The service had switched from petrol to liquid petroleum gas in order to save money. The photograph shows Superintendent Christopher Pattison filling an ambulance.

Workers across the region walked out in support of the ambulance workers. Wolverhampton Pressings in Fordhouse Road, Bushbury, the North Walsall depot in Norfolk Place, the Sister Dora statue, Walsall College of Technology, Chamberlain Square in Birmingha

Suspended ambulance crews who were offering their own emergency service using private cars were appealing for help with petrol to keep their cars on the road. Bert Manuell is quoted. The photograph shows (left to right) Brian McLachlan, Pete Feldbinder, M

Amateur radio clubs across the region, including West Bromwich Central, Sandwell, Stourbridge, Walsall, Cannock, RAF Cosford and the Birmingham-based Midlands club, were involved in a fundraising event for the air ambulance service. Geoff Woodford is ment

The police force set up its own ambulance control in order to deal with emergency calls during the pay dispute. The Regional Health Authority and Kevin Jennings are mentioned, and David Ibbs is quoted. The photograph shows Geoff Smith (right) with colleag

Staffordshire was one of three authorities selected by the Department of Health to run advanced driving courses for ambulance workers. Lancashire and Cheshire are mentioned. The photograph shows the first three drivers (from left) Kathleen Snape from Chea

Richard Humphries from Meadow Walk in Cradley Heath was reunited with ambulance workers who helped to save his life after a road accident, at the station’s open day. Ray Hardwick and Georgina Humphries are mentioned. The photograph shows Jenna Endres with

The fund handed over a new ambulance designed for disabled access to the Voluntary Transport for the Disabled. It is likely that one of the individuals in the photograph is Albert Brindley. The Midland Medical Charity and Welfare Trust, Cannock, Burntwoo

Twelve people took part in a sponsored horse ride around Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay, to raise money for the West Midlands Air Ambulance. The photograph shows (front) Gemma Brookes, Dave Barnes, Keri Jeavons; (back row, left to right) Lee Edwards, Kirsty

Staff at the transport firm pulled a helicopter 10 miles into Walsall town centre and Cannock from their depot to raise money for the West Midlands Air Ambulance Service. The photograph shows (from left) Julia Lucas, Stacey Thompson and Katrina Harvey.