Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 10:39 | From Dalmellington
On Saturday, 7 March 2026 at 10:39, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Dalmellington to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 130 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 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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