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A German Aeroplane
29th October. A Ger- man aeroplane had come down at sea, but no trace of her could be found.— Rewards, £5 12*. 6d. (A full account of this service launch appears on p. 6, of this issue.).
A Royal Air Force Machine
Montrose, Angus. — 14th October, 1937. A Royal Air Force machine had crashed in Lunan Bay and sunk. One man was lost. The other was rescued by a fishing boat.—Rewards, £9 12*. 6
Princess Marina Presenting the Silver Medal to Coxswain J Nicholson of Aith
Princess Marina presenting the silver medal to Coxswain J. Nicholson, of Aith, f or his part in the rescue of the crew of 12 of the trawler Juniper on 19th February, 1967. The picture was taken at the annual meeting of the Institution at... - View image in PDF
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Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (R) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson Tow Water Bowser Past Spot Where Road to Spurn Point Was Breached Piles Now
Humber: Assistant Mechanic Ronald Sayers (r.) and Crew Member Sydney Rollinson tow water bowser past spot where road to Spurn Point was breached. Piles now standing some 10 to 12 feet proud of sand were previously almost... - View image in PDF
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RESCUE
Our lifeboat crews and lifeguards carry out thousands of rescues every year (see launches on page 36). Here are just some of those caught on camera, and see the list below for more reports:
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Notes of the Quarter
Maritime England A YEAR-LONG celebration of the sea is planned for Maritime England 1982 by the English Tourist Board. There may be as many as 2,000 special events put on in different parts of the country for the pleasure of visitors from...
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Above - George Begins His Thorough Inspection
Above - George begins his thorough inspection of Bude's D class lifeboat while Andrew Woods (inset) takes a wire brush and some WD40 to the fire extinguisher.. - View image in PDF
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Pulling Power
A team made up from members of the Huddersfield ladies hockey team pulled a D class lifeboat 19 miles and raised nearly £1,300 for the Honley and Brockholes branch.. - View image in PDF
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Sir Galahad Meet Sir Galahad
Tenby's 47ft Tyne class lifeboat RFA Sir Galahad returns to station after her visit to the new Royal Fleet Auxiliary Sir Galahad. (Photo courtesy Gareth Davies Photography). - View image in PDF
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Gangway
No, this isn't an overland launch re-enactment, this is Wells' Mersey class lifeboat, Dons M Mann of Ampthill, being taken overland for refit last July.. - View image in PDF
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