There's one thing our volunteer crews love even more than lifeboats: a tractor! It's our hidden hero. For almost 200 years our brave volunteers have been launching lifeboats, but during our first century they relied on actual horsepower. It was in 1920 when the first tractor trials began, and today there are more than 10 types of launch vehicle, each one adapted for different types of lifeboat and terrain. It all needs to be maintained, and even replaced from time to time, which is why, when you
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Have you ever seen a happier tractor? This Port Isaac RNLI launch and recovery vehicle really loves the day job 😄 #RNLI #SearchAndRescue #MightyMachines #Tractors | RNLI
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If you're a fan of our lifeboat launches, then you'll love this! From the rolling of the tractor wheels through the surf, to the power of the B class lifeboat as it breaks free 🚜🌊 RNLI Southend Lifeboat volunteer Nigel Gilchrist captured this amazing birds eye view while visiting Littlestone Lifeboat Station ♥ #RNLI #Lifeboats #EmergencyServices #Onecrew | RNLI
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