Coastguard Helicopter to South Hams, Middlecombe Lane

Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 6:59 | From Newton Ferrers

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Newton Ferrers to South Hams

On Sunday, 15 March 2026 at 6:59, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Newton Ferrers to South Hams. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 9 miles at an average speed of 41 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGF
Helicopter: G-MCGF

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

Distance travelled
10 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
41 mph
14 minutes
06:59
07:12
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Middlecombe Lane, Devon and Torbay07:12

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:12

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English Channel07:10

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:09

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:09

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:09

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English Channel07:08

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:07

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:07

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:07

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English Channel07:05

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:05

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Newton Ferrers, South Hams07:05

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English Channel07:04

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South Hams, Devon and Torbay07:04

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Stoke Road, South Hams06:59