Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Monday, 9 February 2026 | 16:57 | From Solent Airport
On Monday, 9 February 2026 at 16:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 77 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 41 miles at an average speed of 32 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 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
41 miles
875 feet
32 mph
77 minutes
16:57
18:14
Route
English Channel, 18:14
English Channel17:23
Bembridge17:21
Seaview17:20
English Channel17:18
Gosport17:17
Lee-on-the-Solent17:17
Fareham17:16
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:16
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire16:57
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