RAF Pinnace 1386

Pinnace 1386 was an RAF launch and whilst on excercise in 1969 it got caught in very high seas and tried to make for Amble harbour. Unfortunately the vessel capsized on approach and despite being towed ashore by the RNLI three crewman lost their lives. This was the marine branches biggest loss of life dating back to WWII. A memorial now stands near the harbour as I saw today.