Friday, 20 February 2026 | 17:53 | From Solent Airport
On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 17:53, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Bonchurch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 20 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 400 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
Bonchurch, Ventnor18:10
Upper Bonchurch, Ventnor18:09
Luccombe, Shanklin18:09
Shanklin18:08
Luccombe, Shanklin18:08
English Channel18:05
Bembridge18:04
English Channel18:03
Bembridge18:03
Seaview18:02
English Channel18:00
Stubbington17:59
Promenade, 17:59
Stubbington17:59
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:53
Police Helicopter to Epping Forest, Green Lane26 Feb 23:43
Coastguard Helicopter to Bonchurch, Bonchurch20 Feb 17:53
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