Coastguard Helicopter to Niton and Whitwell, Old Blackgang Road

Monday, 19 January 2026 | 15:38 | From Niton and Whitwell

On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 15:38, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Niton and Whitwell to Niton and Whitwell. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 10 minutes. The aircraft is still at the departure location. The helicopter has not yet taken off.

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