Coastguard Helicopter to Upper Bonchurch, Bonchurch Shute

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 15:23 | From Bembridge

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Upper Bonchurch, Bonchurch Shute

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 15:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bembridge to Upper Bonchurch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

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

Distance travelled
6 miles
300 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
6 minutes
15:23
15:29
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bonchurch Shute, Ventnor15:29

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor15:29

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Luccombe, Shanklin15:28

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Shanklin15:28

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Luccombe, Shanklin15:27

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English Channel15:24

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Culver Down Road, 15:23