Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 15:28 | From Birling Gap
On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 15:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birling Gap to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 17 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 7 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 350 feet.
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
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