Orekunrin and her family immediately began looking for an air ambulance service to rapidly transport the girl, a sickle cell anemia sufferer, to a more suitable healthcare facility.

CNN: Flying doctor takes to the skies after sister's death

The Children's Air Ambulance Service helicopter, based at Coventry Airport, will initially be used to transport specialist paediatric medical staff.

BBC: Children's Air Ambulance Service launched

The Coventry-based charity became The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) after launching a national children's service but is yet to transport any youngsters.

BBC: Andy Williamson