IT will be in the memory of our readers that the Committee of the ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION issued a special appeal last year for funds and increased permanent support. They pointed out that, while each year the efficiency of...
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The Arun class Margaret Russell Fraxr and D class 248 Squadron RAF from Calshot assist a capsized trimaran whilst the new QM2 looms in the background, heiself a recent recipient ol RNLI assistance Photo: David Le Clercq. - View image in PDF
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DURING the financial crisis of this autumn, both before and since the General Election, the Institution has received many letters from subscribers which can best be summarized in the words of one subscriber, who, in sending her usual two...
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Modern lifeboats carry their communications aerials as high as possible on the superstructure. In this photograph of the prototype Trent class there are two MF aerials at the side of the upper steering position - one connected to the... - View image in PDF
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Peter Stepniewski was dared to take a swim in the sea on New Year's Day; apart from goosepimples, the net result was a tankard full of sponsorship money—£14.60 in all— which he is seen handing to Arthur Dick, station honorary... - View image in PDF
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Ploughing matches with vintage tractors was the idea of Gordon Bell, honorary secretary of Kilrea branch, Northern Ireland. The first, held in 1976, raised £.104, but unfortunately heavy rain in 1977 meant very few spectators so that,... - View image in PDF
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AT 5.2.3 on the afternoon of the 26th of July, 1954, a man at Aberdovey telephoned the Aberystwyth, Cardi- ganshire, life-boat station to say that a fishing vessel was in difficulties between Towyn and Aberdovey. Immediately afterwards the...
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Helmsman Elisabeth Hostvedt (front), an Atlantic College student from Norway, was the first female RNLI crew member. She is pictured with fellow students about to launch at the Atlantic College slipway in the 1960s. - View image in PDF
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The Mersey class lifeboat exhibited at this year's London Boat Show, Frank and Lena Clifford of Stourbridge, is an example of a lifeboat substantially funded by one legacy - which provides the opportunity for the lifeboat's name to... - View image in PDF
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