The Raft Race

TDV versus the rest of the Met Police, raising money for the Falklands Fund, 1983. Pictures by Andy Lambert.

TDV Raft Race testing at Wisley Lake
The first test of the raft, one evening at Wisley Lake.
My Range Rover at Wisley Lake
We used my Range Rover and trailer to transport it there.
Into the water with the raft
Who thinks it will work first time?
The TDV Raft works (sort of)
So far so good, it floats!
It holds together
It works.
TDV Raft Race
Getting up some speed
TDV Raft Race in shallow water
Who knew it was this shallow?
TDV Raft colour images
Now in colour
TDV team work
Team work ! ! !
TDV Raft Race beneath
The point when a passing wind surfer said, "You know you have got it upside down?"
Time to pack up
Don't need that bit!
The TDV Raft at Putney
The big day arrives, and we all gather at Putney.
TDV's team - they have no hope!
The team
Dick takes a photo
Who thinks they have a chance?
TDV kids play with the raft
Do you think they've stolen the doctor's clothes and built a raft so they can escape from a 'special home'?
Fine figure of a man
Fine figure of a man
Bob's break at the TDV Raft Race
Bob, glad he has to look after the kids today.
Fine figure of a woman
Fine figure of a woman
They're off - Raft Race starts
Let battle commence!
Police battle it out
This is close
Surbiton Traffic Police's finest
We can do this
Met Police Raft Race, organised to raise money for the Falklands Fund
Others are catching up
Tow that sub
Some are walking it!
Can he swim
Man overboard!
Fully clothed nurse gets wet
Nurse next!
Back on shore
Run aground
Flat bottom raft person
You run him over
Malcolm shows his skill at leadership and towing
Follow m, m, me
First wash in years
A lot of people said he should have been drowned at birth (no, not really).
Are the pubs open?
It's all over
Police officers should gamble

Did someone bet on TDB!

(Two sadly missed friends who today are probably betting on which angel is not wearing underwear beneath their robes.)

It is taking part that counts, not winning
The almost winners.
My daughter Sandra with myself, the crew and Barry
The team with their fan club (far left) and two of the transport team.
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