Coastguard Helicopter to Cock Bridge, Hilton of Cadboll to Rockfield

Thursday, 12 February 2026 | 15:04 | From Hilton of Cadboll

On Thursday, 12 February 2026 at 15:04, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hilton of Cadboll to Cock Bridge. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGT. The flight lasted 61 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 81 miles at an average speed of 81 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 4275 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGT

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