Search And Rescue Prepare For Royal Visit

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are attending a parade to mark the official disbandment of the RAF Search and Rescue Force.

Thousands of people owe their lives to this unique unit, whose famous yellow helicopters have plucked injured fishermen from raging seas, winched climbers from treacherous cliffs and airlifted flood victims from the rooftops.

The Search and Rescue Force dates back to 1941 when it was formed to rescue pilots shot down at sea.

Since then it has grown to include at sea rescue for stranded civilians, mountain rescue for injured climbers, and flood victims.

The parade is taking place at RAF Valley in Anglesey where Prince William served for three years as a search and rescue pilot.

Our reporter Rosie Laydon went to RAF Valley to see the station prepare for the Royal visit.

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