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The boat was very quickly and efficiently recovered by a horde of enthusiastic helpers, in pouring rain and gale force winds, under the expert coordination of the head launcher, Ronald White.

For this service the silver medal for gallantry was awarded to Coxswain/ Mechanic John Herbert William 'Joe' Martin, and the bronze medal to Second Coxswain George Douglas White. The thanks of the Institution inscribed on vellum were accorded to Assistant Mechanic Harry Benton, Second Assistant Mechanic Robert Shoesmith and Crew Members Richard Adams, Michael Barrow, Albert White and Richard Read. A framed letter of thanks was awarded to Head Launcher Ronald White and letters of appreciation sent to Station Officer of HM Coastguard, C. B. Downing, Deputy Launching Authority, Manning Whiley, and the Commanding Officer, RAF Mansion..