Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | 3:50 | From Achterneed
On Tuesday, 11 August 2026 at 3:50, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Achterneed to Stornoway Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGG. The flight lasted 11 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 80 miles at an average speed of 417 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 775 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGG 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: Mark Harkin
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