When Stanley Brett, district engineer (north west), retired after 38 years service, motor mechanics from lifeboat stations in all parts of the north west of England and Wales gathered at the Grange Hotel, Rhyl, to wish him well. Mr Brett, who is seated in a reclining chair presented to him by W. Hunt, Rhyl motor mechanic, on behalf of his colleagues, was a relief mechanic for 8 years, a travelling mechanic for 18 and DE (NW)for the past 12 years.

photograph by courtesy of Rhyl Journal.