Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 18:40 | From Padstow
On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 18:40, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Padstow to Cornwall Airport Newquay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 28 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2050 feet.
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
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Mawgan Porth19:07
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Rock18:51
Padstow18:50
Trebetherick18:50
Tregirls Lane, 18:40
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