The enthralling photos were taken yesterday as Blackpool RNLI hosted the International Maritime Rescue Federation members on a crew exchange visit.
During the visit, the two organisations shared experiences and training on inshore rescue capability, and a demonstration by the RNLI showed a typical inland rescue on Central Pier.
The eight members hosted by the RNLI came from rescue organisations in Estonia, France, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Antigua and the Netherlands. All three of Blackpool’s lifeboats were launched.
You can view seven exciting photos of the training exercise below.
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell
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RNLI volunteers take part in a training exercise under Central Pier in Blackpool. Photo: Lucinda Herbert | © National World Resell