Coastguard Helicopter to New Forest, Lepe Road

Friday, 8 May 2026 | 15:56 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - New Forest, 08 May 2026, 14:56

On Friday, 8 May 2026 at 15:56, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to New Forest. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
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

Distance travelled
41 miles
500 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
24 minutes
15:56
16:20
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lepe Road, Hampshire16:20

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New Forest, Hampshire16:20

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Lepe Road, Hampshire16:18

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Langley, Hampshire16:18

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New Forest, Hampshire16:17

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English Channel, 16:15

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English Channel16:11

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:11

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight16:10

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English Channel16:06

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Portsmouth16:06

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English Channel16:05

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Havant, Hampshire16:05

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English Channel16:04

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Mengham, Hampshire16:04

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West Wittering, West Sussex16:02

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East Wittering, West Sussex16:02

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English Channel16:00

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Selsey, West Sussex16:00

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English Channel15:58

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Selsey, West Sussex15:57

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English Channel, 15:56