Wednesday, 22 April 2026 | 10:01 | From Solent Airport
On Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 10:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Shalfleet. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 450 feet.
The helicopter G-RESA 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
9 steps, Isle of Wight10:27
Shalfleet, Isle of Wight10:24
Cranmore, Isle of Wight10:23
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight10:22
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight10:22
Norton, Isle of Wight10:20
Cliff End, Isle of Wight10:20
Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight10:20
Totland, Isle of Wight10:19
Alum Bay10:16
Totland, Isle of Wight10:16
English Channel10:12
Norton, Isle of Wight10:11
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight10:11
English Channel10:08
Cowes, Isle of Wight10:07
English Channel10:05
Gosport, Hampshire10:05
Sandhill Lane, Hampshire10:04
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:04
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:01
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