Tuesday, 17 February 2026 | 17:51 | From Hillborough
On Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 17:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Hillborough to Manston Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 44 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 52 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.
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
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