Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Minnis Bay

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 21:47

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 21:47 at 21:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Minnis Bay and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 79 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 146 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1225 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

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

Distance travelled
146 miles
1225 feet
dashboard average speed
111 mph
80 minutes
21:47
23:07:10
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel23:07

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English Channel23:06

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Totland, Isle of Wight22:33

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English Channel22:30

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Totland, Isle of Wight22:26

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Middleton, Isle of Wight22:26

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Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight22:25

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English Channel22:20

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Totland, Isle of Wight22:18

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Colwell Bay, Isle of Wight22:16

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Norton, Isle of Wight22:15

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English Channel21:58

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Salterns Road, Hampshire21:58

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Stubbington, Hampshire21:58

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire21:48

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Minnis Bay, Kent21:47