THIS exceptional group of long serving and resolute volunteers sum up what the RNLI is all about.

The five seagoing crew members, from Llandudno RNLI, have all exceeded 40 years individual service, which is a remarkable record for any lifeboat station.

Collectively, they have a service record of 200 years.

Dan Jones and Robin Holden previously served as station coxswain between 1994 and 2011. The other three crew members, Nigel Forrest, Dave Roberts, and Keith Charlton, continue to fulfil active operational roles both on shore and at sea.

Dan continues to share his experience as a Deputy Launching Authority whilst Robin has the lead training role, passing on his expertise to new RNLI recruits and keeping important levels of competence required from all crew members.

Robin said: "In our time we have witnessed the transition from the open, seven knot, wooden Oakley Class Lifeboats, where service calls were often long and arduous due to the slow speed of the boats in those days, to the modern 30 knot Shannon Class Lifeboat, with an enclosed wheelhouse that we have today."

Captain Marcus Elliott, Lifeboat Operations Manager, said: "This is a remarkable situation which can be seen in many stations across the RNLI. The contribution that Dan, Robin, Davey, Keith, and Nigel have made to the RNLI in Llandudno is beyond measure. All are held in the highest regard; they consistently act as a true inspiration to the other members of crew who are striving to follow in their footsteps.

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"The RNLI values reflect the way they work, they continually strive for excellence, they are trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable and have consistently been so throughout their years of outstanding service.

"In these changing times It is unlikely that we will ever see their like again."

During the four decades from 1984, lifeboats at Llandudno have launched over 1720 times, saving 211 lives and aiding a total of 1126 people.

The dedicated volunteers are being highlighted to mark the RNLI's 200th anniversary.