Saturday, 11 July 2026 | 12:01 | From St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn
On Saturday, 11 July 2026 at 12:01, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from St. John's Castlerigg and Wythburn to Carlisle Lake District Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 131 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3100 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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