Coastguard Helicopter to Upper Bonchurch, Bonchurch Shute

Monday, 26 January 2026 | 14:53 | From Solent Airport

On Monday, 26 January 2026 at 14:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Upper Bonchurch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 23 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 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