When did “Fixed Wing” aircraft begin to be utilized for medical transport? History Published: August 21, 2012 Reading time: Less than 1 min. FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Fixed Wing aircraft were the first aircraft used in medEvac transport. A medical section of the Army Air Corps was created as early as June 1, 1925 using converted DeHaviland aircraft. Helicopters did not see use as medical transports until 1944. FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp airambulanceshttp://airambulances.wpengine.com Related articles A Parent’s Guide to Air Ambulance Transport for Newborns Air Ambulance Guide May 31, 2025 A Guide to Air Ambulance Transfers for Expecting Mothers Air Ambulance Guide May 15, 2025 Air Ambulance Stretchers Ensure Safe and Comfortable Transport Commercial Stretcher April 27, 2025 Will Rising Tariffs Impact Air Ambulance Services in the US? Air Ambulance Guide April 15, 2025 Recent articles A Parent’s Guide to Air Ambulance Transport for Newborns Air Ambulance Guide May 31, 2025 A Guide to Air Ambulance Transfers for Expecting Mothers Air Ambulance Guide May 15, 2025 Air Ambulance Stretchers Ensure Safe and Comfortable Transport Commercial Stretcher April 27, 2025 Will Rising Tariffs Impact Air Ambulance Services in the US? Air Ambulance Guide April 15, 2025