Coastguard Helicopter to Upper Bonchurch, Bonchurch Shute

Wednesday, 28 January 2026 | 15:53 | From Northwood

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

On Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at 15:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Northwood to Upper Bonchurch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 33 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1975 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
33 miles
1975 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
39 minutes
15:53
16:32
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bonchurch Shute, Ventnor16:32

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor16:19

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Ventnor16:18

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Luccombe, Shanklin16:14

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English Channel16:13

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor16:11

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Luccombe, Shanklin16:08

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English Channel16:07

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Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor16:07

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Luccombe, Shanklin16:06

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Shanklin16:05

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Luccombe, Shanklin16:05

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Shanklin16:05

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Wroxall16:04

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Ventnor16:04

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Godshill16:03

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Shorwell16:01

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Brighstone16:01

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Newbridge16:00

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Shalfleet16:00

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Ningwood16:00

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Cranmore15:59

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English Channel15:58

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Shalfleet15:58

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Newtown15:57

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Porchfield15:56

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Newport15:56

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Noke Common Road, 15:53