Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Sunday, 2 August 2026 | 19:50 | From Manston Airport

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Manston Airport - English Channel, 02 August 2026, 18:50

On Sunday, 2 August 2026 at 19:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 159 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
24 miles
675 feet
dashboard average speed
159 mph
9 minutes
19:50
19:59
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 19:59

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English Channel19:58

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Sandgate, Kent19:58

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Folkestone, Kent19:57

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Hawkinge, Kent19:57

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Dover, Kent19:57

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Densole, Kent19:56

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Folkestone and Hythe, Kent19:56

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Dover, Kent19:52

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Ebbsfleet, Kent19:51

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Minster, Kent19:51

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:50