Emotional farewell for Cornwall's Search and Rescue

An emotional final farewell has taken place to the search and rescue helicopters and crews that have saved hundreds of lives across the South West.

The Sea Kings at RNAS Culdrose have been flying over the region for more than 60 years.

A formal decommissioning ceremony was held today to mark their last goodbye.

771 Squadron serviceman Mark Richardson and his wife Emma paid tribute to the service which has brought them some worries - but also great highs.

The role, which has been performed so admirably by the Royal Navy, has now been taken over by a private civilian operator based at Newquay Airport.

Watch: A flypast of Sea Kings as the popular red and grey search and rescue helicopters fly off into the - virtual - sunset