A RECORD number of people poured through the doors of Cornwall Air Ambulance’s headquarters to get a behind-the-scenes view of the charity’s work during an open day.

A total of 1,310 people visited the airbase near Newquay on Sunday (Feb 18) to see the helicopter, meet the crew and watch demonstrations of medical equipment. 

The open day raised £3,145 for the charity, which relies on donations and fund-raising activity to keep the helicopter flying.

Cornwall Air Ambulance will throw open its doors again on May 20 for the charity’s annual Spring plant sale.