The Life-boat Jacob and Rachel Vallentine was launched at 1.10 P.M. on the 27th September to the assistance of a seaplane belonging to the Government.

The seaplane had come from Sheerness and been beached near Hasborough the previous night, having broken down.

After being repaired an attempt was made to fly again, but after getting fairly under way, the machine again broke down and dropped into the water, and the two men on board waved and shouted for assistance. When the Life-boat reached the seaplane she took charge of her, and kept her clear of the breakers until a torpedo boat arrived on the scene and towed her to Yarmouth..