Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel

Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 11:30 | From St. Keverne

On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 11:30, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. Keverne to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 89 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 850 feet.

Helicopter: G-MCGF

The helicopter G-MCGF 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: The Carlisle Kid