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Earlier today ( Saturday 25 January 2014) Station 2 Bakoven were busy with trainee training when they had a surprise visit from Hein Schipper, after whom Rescue 2 is named. Hein, his daughter Chippy and son in law Richard Burnett, were all shown around the rescue base with their friends. Hein will turn 103 years old in July.Hein Schipper and Rescue 2 which is named after him. Hein Schipper and Rescue 2 which is named after him.The Schipper The Schipper's party visited Bakoven.
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