Coastguard Helicopter to Hillborough, Oyster Bay Trail

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 17:56 | From Manston Airport

Flight route map: Coastguard Helicopter to Hillborough, Oyster Bay Trail

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 17:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Hillborough. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 40 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1900 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
35 miles
1900 feet
dashboard average speed
52 mph
41 minutes
17:56
18:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Oyster Bay Trail, Canterbury18:37

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Hillborough, Canterbury18:29

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North Sea18:01

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Margate, Thanet18:00

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Manston, Thanet18:00

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:59

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Manston, Thanet17:59

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:58

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:56