Sunday, 24 May 2026 | 15:06 | From Solent Airport
On Sunday, 24 May 2026 at 15:06, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 46 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 56 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1050 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
English Channel, 15:51
English Channel15:14
Brighstone, Isle of Wight15:13
Calbourne, Isle of Wight15:13
Newport, Isle of Wight15:12
Calbourne, Isle of Wight15:12
Gunville, Isle of Wight15:12
Newport, Isle of Wight15:10
Cowes, Isle of Wight15:10
East Cowes, Isle of Wight15:09
English Channel, 15:08
English Channel15:08
Stubbington, Hampshire15:07
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire15:06
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