Friday, 16 January 2026 | 17:12 | From English Channel
On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 17:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 52 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 feet.
The helicopter G-RESF 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: Tony Melony
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