Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 20:37 | From Solent Airport
On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 20:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 58 miles at an average speed of 103 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 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
English Channel, 21:10
English Channel20:46
Yaverland, Sandown20:45
Sandown20:45
Brading20:44
Ryde20:44
Binstead, Ryde20:43
Ryde20:43
English Channel20:41
Cherque Way, 20:40
Lee-on-the-Solent20:40
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire20:37
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