More than 30 sailors from RNAS Culdrose will be represented at the funeral arrangements for Queen Elizabeth II.
The Queen's funeral is taking place on Monday at 11am, with Royal Navy sailors pulling the State Gun Carriage.
Sailors have pulled the carriage at state funerals ever since Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901, and the last state funeral was for Winston Churchill in 1965.
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A spokesperson for RNAS Culdrose has confirmed that Helston will be represented at the funeral arrangements for Queen Elizabeth.
He said: "More than 30 sailors of all ranks and rates from squadrons and departments across the air station will take part.
"They have travelled to the Royal Navy’s headquarters in Portsmouth for training and are staying at establishments in the area. They will be assigned roles and ceremonial duties in the coming days."
The White Ensign at RNAS Culdrose is also being flown at half-mast.
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