Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 16:44 | From Kirkbride Airfield
On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 16:44, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Kirkbride Airfield to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 17 miles at an average speed of 72 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 875 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson
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