Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 15:40 | From Padstow
On Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 15:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGJ. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 104 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2175 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGJ 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: simon butler
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