NEWS
R.N.L.I. Drop and
Rescue
The Torbay Lifeboat
crew were in action around the Brixham Harbour and Marina from
5.45pm on Wednesday 22nd July with Sea Safety Demonstration
for the large crowds around the Harbourside, Marina and along
the Breakwater Hard. |
Lifeboat
demonstration in Brixham Harbour
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4
parachutists over Brixham Harbour
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Demonstration
in Brixham Harbour
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The Torbay All Weather
Lifeboat, the Inshore Lifeboat and the Yboat cruised into Brixham
Harbour to show the crowds a Sea Safety demonstration of rescuing
and transferring potential victims. |
Falling
fast over Brixham
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Lifeboat
Crew ready to rescue
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After
the lifeboat crew finished their demonstration the Royal Navy
Sea King Helicopter arrived above the Brixham Harbour, awaiting
instructions, whilst circling at 1800 feet. The crowds waited
in anticipation for the 4 parachutists to exit the helicopter,
which circled again, climbing higher before disappearing into
the cloud base. Eventually as the helicopter reappeared the
parachutists in strong winds leaped out at about 4,500 feet
high.
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Smoke
and clouds with parachutist
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Lifeboat
crew rescuing parachutists in Brixham Harbour
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Trailing smoke, parachutists eventually landed in the Harbour
to be picked up by the waiting lifeboat crews. After all 4 were
safely aboard the lifeboats, the helicopter flew past at 100
feet, to be bid farewell by the waving crowds. |
Royal
Navy helicopter giving a flyby
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Rescue
crew and parachutist saying good bye
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Finally
the commentator thanked everyone for their generous giving that
helps support the R.N.L.I. He also announced the BBQ at the
Lifeboat Station followed by the Angling Competition taking
place later on the Breakwater Hard. These events are all apart
of activities taking place during Lifeboat Week, this week,
and for the rest of the weeks events, check out the
What's On.
The week culminates
in the Lifeboat Open Day for visitors to get up close to the
lifeboats and their crews and the exciting Search and Rescue
Demonstration at the Breakwater this Sunday. |
