A video has been released showing the hive of activity at the Royal Cornwall Show, as a helicopter for the Cornwall Air Ambulance filmed its flight into position.

With pin-point precision, the pilot of the helicopter circled the showground at Wadebridge before landing on the charity's stand.

The G-CIOS helicopter will form the centrepiece of their exhibition at this years show, which runs from Thursday to Saturday.

Visitors to the air ambulance's stand will be able to see the helicopter up close, meet the crew and fly a virtual reality mission using a headset, which puts the viewer inside the helicopter as it flies to rescue a patient in need of help.

People will also be able to take part in the 30th Anniversary Grand Draw where, for just £1, they can buy a ticket to win a new car kindly donated by Hawkins Motor Group.

James Oxley, communications and marketing manager at Cornwall Air Ambulance, said: “The air ambulance has been a popular attraction at the Royal Cornwall Show for many years, but this year is extra special because we have been named as an official charity of the show.

“Throughout 2017 we are also celebrating our 30th anniversary.

"During the past 30 years, the air ambulance crew has flown more than 26,000 missions to those in urgent need of medical care, saving numerous lives, but not a single mission could have been flown without the generosity and support of the people of Cornwall.

“Being able to fundraise at events like the Royal Cornwall Show is vital in keeping the air ambulance flying so please do come along to the charity’s stands, see the helicopter, meet the crew, buy a grand draw ticket and show your support for your air ambulance.”