RAF Search & Rescue and RNLI Buckie Lifeboat

RAF Search & Rescue and RNLI Buckie Lifeboat will combine for a joint exercise on

Gala Day

Sunday 17th July 2011

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Join us in Portgordon for what promises to be a fantastic day for all the family

There was some disappointment last year when the joint exercise didn't take place due the the Sea King being unavailable due to an emergency, although the crew were kind enough to do a fly-by on the way back to base - The lifeboat came as planned and played it's part in what was described as the best Gala yet - we were helped by having fine weather. Lets hope for more of the same this year

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Portgordon Charity Raft Race and Gala Day is organised each year by

Portgordon Community Harbour Group

Portgordon Gala Day and Raft Race Sunday 25th July 2010

At last nights Gala day meeting the date for this years Gala day was fixed and will be Sunday 25th July. The event will begin at 12 noon and end at 5.00pm
Many ideas were discussed at the meeting and it's all looking good so far
Last years event had far more content than any previous year and really the only disappointment was the weather even then the disappointment was short lived because our supporters turned up in force to make it a day worth remembering
We are certainly hoping to make this one the best ever
Please keep looking at the main site for more information regarding the day and also this site will feature 'snippets' of information leading up to the big day

RAF Search & Rescue - Gala Day

pictures courtesy of Peter Charlesworth

More information about the appearance of the RAF Search & Rescue helicopter on Gala Day (Sunday 26th July 12 noon till 5.00pm) There is to be a demonstration by the RAF team with the Sea King helicopter - quite what form this will take is yet to be decided and will of course depend on operational availability. However, there will be ample opportunity to photograph what promises to be a special event and one that will remain in the memory for some time - so don't forget the camera

Got a meeting on Tuesday next to finalise the Gala programme so hopefully will have more information to post soon after

Just been looking at the weather outside and all I can say is it's a good job the Gala isn't today!