Monday, 20 July 2026 | 16:28 | From Blackwaterfoot
On Monday, 20 July 2026 at 16:28, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Blackwaterfoot to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 34 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 40 miles at an average speed of 73 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1125 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne
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Kincaidston, South Ayrshire16:45
Alloway, South Ayrshire16:44
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire16:43
Minishant, South Ayrshire16:43
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Minishant, South Ayrshire16:42
Maybole, South Ayrshire16:42
Minishant, South Ayrshire16:42
South Ayrshire, South Ayrshire16:41
Fisherton, South Ayrshire16:41
Inner Seas16:35
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Shiskine, North Ayrshire16:28
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