YOU'VE got to feel sorry for whoever was queuing behind him as he went through the security gate.

Darth Vader and an army of his Storm Troopers invaded Leeds-Bradford Airport to raise money for Alzheimer's Research UK.

The Sentinel, a non-profit Star Wars group visited the Yeadon airport recently armed with charity buckets, asking for donations from holidaymakers.

The visit was organised by staff from World Duty Free in the airport to mark three years of work between the company and Alzheimer's Research UK.

Vader and his troops raised £190 for the charity during the afternoon.

Julie Bellamy, who works at World Duty Free, said: "There were lots of hen and stag does getting involved too and we filled the collection tins so quickly, even some pilots donated and had pictures with the troop.

"It was just a fantastic fundraising day all round!”

For further information about Alzheimer’s Research UK, or to find out more about fundraising for the charity, call 0300 111 5555 or visit www.alzheimersresearchuk.org.