At the biggest helicopter base in Europe, RNAS Culdrose, Glyn Worsnip joins the famous search-and-rescue flight of 771 Squadron and, with Nationwide cameras, becomes the first reporter to live and fly with the crews who patrol the dangerous coasts of Cornwall.
When tragedy struck the 1979 Fastnet Yacht race, 74 lives were saved by 771's search-and-rescue crews. 1980 brought new calls and challenges. With the school holidays starting and the tourist season in full swing - the men of 771 Squadron stood by to ' scramble'.
Film editor GRAHAM DEAN Editor HUGH WILLIAMS Producer PAUL BERRIFF