Coastguard Helicopter to 43rd Wessex Memorial, Roughtor Road

Saturday, 28 March 2026 | 14:10 | From Bristol Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from Bristol Channel to 43rd Wessex Memorial

On Saturday, 28 March 2026 at 14:10, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to 43rd Wessex Memorial. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGF. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 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
12 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
10 minutes
14:10
14:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Roughtor Road, Cornwall14:20

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43rd Wessex Memorial, Cornwall14:17

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Slades, Cornwall14:17

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43rd Wessex Memorial, Cornwall14:15

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Slades, Cornwall14:15

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43rd Wessex Memorial, Cornwall14:14

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Dymond Murder Memorial, Cornwall14:14

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Louden Hill, Cornwall14:14

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Camelford, Cornwall14:14

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Tresinney, Cornwall14:13

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Michaelstow, Cornwall14:13

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Helstone, Cornwall14:13

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St Teath, Cornwall14:12

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Gypsy Lane, Cornwall14:12

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Dannonchapel, Cornwall14:12

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Jose's Tenement, Cornwall14:11

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Lower Hendra, Cornwall14:11

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Bristol Channel, 14:10