Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Saturday, 24 January 2026 | 10:36 | From Shanklin
On Saturday, 24 January 2026 at 10:36, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Shanklin to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 6 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 3 miles at an average speed of 29 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 feet.
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
3 miles
800 feet
29 mph
6 minutes
10:36
10:42
Route
English Channel, 10:42
English Channel10:41
Luccombe, Shanklin10:40
English Channel10:37
Luccombe, Shanklin10:37
Luccombe Road, 10:36
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