Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 18:45 | From Highland
On Wednesday, 20 May 2026 at 18:45, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Highland to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1950 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGX 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: Nick (UK)
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