John Edward King, coxswain of Bridlington lifeboat from 1965 to 1975 after serving as bowman from 1959 to 1963 and second coxswain from 1963 to1965. He was awarded the thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum in 1967 and 1969; the...
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THE Institution is very anxious to form or develop Branches in the following places in Greater London and the Mid- lands, and would be very grateful to any readers of The Lifeboat who could help it to do this, either personally or by putting...
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In support of the Mountbatten of Burma appeal, D flight of WRAP Training Squadron, RAF Hereford, who had taken part in the Earl's funeral service, presented a cheque to Glyn Williams, DOS Wales, on the day of their passing out parade;... - View image in PDF
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Mermaid Marine Engines Ltd THAMES MARINA THAMES DITTON SURREY Telephone: 01-398 6802 and 6159 Twin Mermaid Type 595 TP TURBO-PLUS Marine Diesels now installed in this craft.
To be followed by similar installations in new 44...
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Coxswain J. Dumble, of Sheringham, Norfolk, getting into an aeroplane.
The Coastal Command of the Royal Air Force which protects our coasts, shipping and fishing fleets from attack from the air (and has been nicknamed the... - View image in PDF
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Right: Galway's Atlantic 75 lifeboat is launched and recovered by an electric davit adjacent to the boathouse. - View image in PDF
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Valentia, Co. Kerry - On 20th February, 1970, the life-boat Rowland Watts slipped her moorings to go to the help of the M.V. Oranmore.
A full account of this service will appear in the next number of THE...
FEBRUARY 1ST. - TROON, AYRSHIRE.
The Norwegian steamer John Bakke, of Haugesund, had run aground, but when the life-boat reached her, her fore part was high and dry and help was not needed. - Rewards, £6 17s....
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