Coastguard Helicopter on its way from English Channel

Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 15:08

On Thursday, 4 June 2026 | 15:08 at 15:08, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 76 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 62 miles at an average speed of 49 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1875 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
62 miles
1875 feet
dashboard average speed
49 mph
77 minutes
15:08
16:25:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel16:24

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English Channel16:04

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight16:04

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Cowes, Isle of Wight16:03

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English Channel16:01

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight16:00

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Ryde, Isle of Wight15:59

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English Channel15:57

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton15:57

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English Channel15:43

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No Man's Fort Helipad, Southampton15:43

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English Channel15:41

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Ryde, Isle of Wight15:41

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Wootton Bridge, Isle of Wight15:40

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East Cowes, Isle of Wight15:39

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Cowes, Isle of Wight15:39

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Gurnard, Isle of Wight15:38

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English Channel15:35

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New Forest, Hampshire15:34

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English Channel15:27

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New Forest, Hampshire15:26

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English Channel15:23

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New Forest, Hampshire15:22

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English Channel, 15:08