Appledore Atlantic 21 inshore lifeboat breasts heavy surf in Bideford Bay. She was donated by RAF personnel and their families stationed at Wildenrath, Germany, who raised more than £5,000 for the RNLI in just one year.

Since Atlantic 21 ILBs were first stationed at Appledore in the autumn of 1972 they have launched on service 50 times and saved 30 lives. This photograph was taken by Crew Member Clifford Edwards..