Thursday, 9 July 2026 | 15:31 | From Nicholforest
On Thursday, 9 July 2026 at 15:31, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Nicholforest to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 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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