Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel
Friday, 8 May 2026 | 15:26 | From Solent Airport
On Friday, 8 May 2026 at 15:26, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.
Helicopter: G-RESB
The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony
27 miles
1000 feet
56 mph
30 minutes
15:26
15:55
Route
English Channel, 15:55
English Channel15:37
No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton15:37
English Channel15:34
Browndown Road, Hampshire15:34
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:26
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