Thursday, 16 July 2026 | 16:35 | From English Channel
On Thursday, 16 July 2026 at 16:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Solent Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 69 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 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
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:01
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:01
Stubbington, Hampshire17:00
English Channel16:51
Selsey, West Sussex16:50
English Channel, 16:35
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