Coastguard Helicopter to Birling Gap, Beachy Head Road

Tuesday, 14 July 2026 | 16:17 | From English Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter English Channel - Birling Gap, 14 July 2026, 15:17

On Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 16:17, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Birling Gap. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 53 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1475 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF

Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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

7 miles

1475 feet

53 mph

7 minutes

16:17

16:24

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

Beachy Head Road, East Sussex16:24

Birling Gap, East Sussex16:23

English Channel, 16:17

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