Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Sunday, 11 January 2026 | 10:02 | From Eastbourne

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

On Sunday, 11 January 2026 at 10:02, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eastbourne to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
53 miles
1650 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
42 minutes
10:02
10:43
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel10:33

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English Channel10:07

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Eastbourne10:07

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English Channel, 10:03

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English Channel10:03

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Beachy Head Road, 10:02