sentences:  Reduced interest in flying boats meant the link with the Royal Air Force ended in 1953, when flying ended.From then the Establishment was responsible for testing and evaluating prototype marine craft and air-sea rescue apparatus and associated equipment to determine whether they complied with the development specifications and to advise when they could be handed over for Service trials.The MAEE was closed down in March 1956, its remaining activities being moved to the Air Ministry and the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment at Boscombe Down.