Sunday, 22 February 2026 | 20:03 | From Blackwaterfoot
On Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 20:03, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Blackwaterfoot to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 116 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne
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