Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel, English Channel
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 10:06 | From Solent Airport
On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 10:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 19 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 16 miles at an average speed of 50 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 550 feet.
Helicopter: G-RESB
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
17 miles
550 feet
50 mph
20 minutes
10:06
10:25
Route
English Channel, 10:25
English Channel, 10:17
English Channel10:12
Gosport10:11
Sandhill Lane, 10:10
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:06
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