Coastguard Helicopter to Freshwater Bay, Military Road

Tuesday, 7 April 2026 | 15:12 | From English Channel

Flight path map showing Coastguard Helicopter route from English Channel to Freshwater Bay

On Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at 15:12, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Freshwater Bay. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 36 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 45 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF

Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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: Tony Melony

45 miles

350 feet

74 mph

37 minutes

15:12

15:48

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Military Road, Isle of Wight15:48

Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight15:46

Easton, Isle of Wight15:46

English Channel, 15:25

English Channel15:12

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