DURING July, 1968, the track to the life-boat station at Kirkcudbright, Scotland, was repaired by a squadron of Royal Engineers. The station is four miles from the town and about a mile from the public road, access being by a private track which is also a pedestrian right of way.

A year earlier the track had been severely damaged by a combination of an extremely high tide, storm force winds from an unusual direction, and a much flooded river. Over a distance of more than 100 yards and to a depth of 25 feet the track was breached and made completely impassable to traffic. Temporary repairs were, however, effected by Coxswain George Davidson, D.S.M., B.E.M., the crew and volunteer helpers.

Coastal erosion experts estimated that the cost of repairs would amount to£2,700 or more. Through HQ Scottish Command help was given under 'OPMAC (Operations with Military Assistance to the Civil Community). The location was reconnoitered by the 117 Field Support Squadron, R.E., and plans were drawn up for the work to be carried out during the squadron's annual training last summer. Work began in earnest on 1 st July and by 13th July the track was fully repaired..