Friday, 30 January 2026 | 17:09 | From Ardersier
On Friday, 30 January 2026 at 17:09, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ardersier to Portmahomack. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2075 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGT 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: Ronnie Macdonald
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