Phantom jet crew ON FRIDAY, December 5,1975, HM Coastguard informed the honorary secretary of Skegness lifeboat station at 1400 that an aircraft had crashed into the sea and that two parachutists had been seen.

The 37' Oakley lifeboat Charles Fred Grant ham launched at 1418 and set out in a light breeze and slight sea. It was one hour before low water; visibility was poor.

The lifeboat quickly reached the two men 2J miles north east of Skegness and took them aboard. It was discoveredthat their atrcraft was a Phantom jet and that fortunately they were the only occupants. The lifeboat returned to station at 1455 and the two men were taken by helicopter to RAF Coningsby.

Subsequently a letter of appreciation was received from RAF Coningsby and also a donation to the Institution's funds..