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Martin Myhill and Steve Wood. Photos courtesy of RNLI/John Bates/Rod Newton

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Captain David Freeman during the 90s as helm at Flamborough RNLI (left) and David on the way to the Buckingham palace garden party for the 200 year celebrations (right). Photo credit: RNLI/John Bates.

Flamborough RNLI legend David Freeman retires after 54 years

Paul receiving his Silver Award from Andrew Ashton Division Inspector and LOM Chris Hoskison - Image: Paul Arro

Flamborough RNLI Treasurer steps down after 46 years service

On July 3, Bridlington Coastguard, Filey Coastguard and Flamborough RNLI were tasked to assist two paddleboarders in distress. Credit: Bridlington Coastguard.

Major multi-agency operation to save stranded paddle boarders in Flamborough

The B959's first launch at Flamborough. Photo: RNLI/Ian Smith

Flamborough RNLI team takes delivery of new lifeboat

The annual commemoration and wreath laying took place on Wednesday, May 7.

Service for 1984 double fishing boat tragedy

Margaret Sharp, Stuart Cross, Scott Vardy and David Freeman being presented with their long service medals - Image: RNLI/Rod Newton

Four Flamborough RNLI volunteers invited to Buckingham Palace Garden Party

Around 70 people gathered in Cameron Gardens for the 40th anniversary commemoration

Service held to commemorate 40th anniversary of double fishing boat tragedy

The Flamborough RNLI crew members with their well deserved awards. Photo courtesy of Rod Newton/RNLI.

Awards evening for Flamborough RNLI crew members

Rob Mitchell after completing his final assessment. Photo: RNLI/Ian Smith

Flamborough RNLI strengthened with new helmsman

Pete Thomson receiving a photo of Harry Robbins, master of arms on the Rohilla.

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The RNLI in Flamborough have saved the lives of two paddleboarders after they came into difficulty.

RNLI save lives of two paddleboarders after issuing safety warning

Matthew Emmerson following his practical assessment success for Flamborough RNLI.

Flamborough RNLI celebrate new helmsman

Flamborough Lifeboat operations manager David Freeman (right) receives the cheque from The Martonian's assistant manager Ross Nixon. Photo submitted

Martonian Inn’s quiz events raise much-needed funds for Flamborough RNLI crew

Councillor Vic Leppington laid a wreath on behalf of the Flamborough Parish Council and Captain David Freeman a wreath on behalf of the Flamborough Fishermen’s Memorial Group. Photo by Mark Smales

Flamborough 1909 coble tragedy commemorated with wreath-laying ceremony

The crew veered the lifeboat down into the entrance of the cave and safely took the three people on board, two of whom had suffered injuries.

Flamborough RNLI’s well executed operation sees five people brought to safety

Flamborough Fishermen’s Memorial Group’s Robin Sunley lays a wreath. Photo Mark Smales.

1984 Flamborough fishing boats tragedy marked with wreath-laying ceremony

The service conducted by the Rev Jane Penn. Picture: JPI Media/ Paul Atkinson

Victims of tragic Flamborough fishing disaster remembered in service 111 years o...

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Yorkshireman becomes one of the youngest lifeboat helmsmen in the country

Dave Freeman with Graham Lount, who was part of the launching crew, and Bill McPhee, site manager at Thornwick Bay

The Friendly Forester arrives back in Flamborough

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