Walton and Frinton lifeboat makes the Christmas run out to Sunk Lightvessel on the Sunday before Christmas, taking fare provided mainly by local shopkeepers. In 1978 (left, above) Robin Davis, chairman of East Ham Round Table which funded... - View image in PDF
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A 9ft model Arun lifeboat was used by the newly-formed North Southwark branch to attract people's attention during London lifeboat week in March. The model was built by branch chairman Paul Charter (above) and has a rotating beacon on... - View image in PDF
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An auspicious star! for Nottingham's flag day when the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress. Councillor and Mrs John Arnold, are the first two to buv a flag. On the left is Colin Westland-Garnett, chairman of the flag day committee, with Mrs... - View image in PDF
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This remarkable scene, depicting Weymouth lifeboat rescuing a man off Portland Bill, is made entirely from sand. It is the work of Fred Darrington whoAs now the only sand sculptor in Weymouth and who made the sculpture for Wey mouth's... - View image in PDF
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Silver Medal for Gallantry Coxswain Alan Thomas, Tenby, Dyfed.
On 22 September 1989 the Tenby Tyne class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad launched to the assistance of three fishing vessels in difficulties off Worms Head. The...
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(Right) The divisional inspector of lifeboats is responsible for the efficient operation of lifeboats in his area and carries out frequent exercises with his coxswains and crews. He works in close co-operation with the district engineer, who... - View image in PDF
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Members of the Spalding Sub-Aqua Club took part in an underwater sponsored 'fin' along the 2 lh mile Coronation Channel—a flood relief channel in Spalding. The 'fin' was swum in darkness, starting at 7pm, and over £100... - View image in PDF
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