Coastguard Helicopter on its way from MOD St Athan

Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 14:33

On Thursday, 13 August 2026 | 14:33 at 14:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan and is now flying over Bristol Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight has been in the air for 50 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 124 miles at an average speed of 148 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2450 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

The helicopter G-RESI 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

Distance travelled
125 miles
2450 feet
dashboard average speed
148 mph
51 minutes
14:33
15:24:13
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel15:23

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Bristol Channel15:01

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Bude, Cornwall15:00

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Poughill, Cornwall14:59

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Kilkhampton, Cornwall14:58

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Torridge, Devon14:56

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Parkham Ash, Devon14:55

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Parkham, Devon14:54

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Torridge, Devon14:54

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Littleham, Devon14:53

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Bideford, Devon14:53

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Westleigh, Devon14:52

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Instow, Devon14:52

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Yelland, Devon14:51

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Fremington, Devon14:51

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Bickington, Devon14:50

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Barnstaple, Devon14:50

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North Devon, Devon14:49

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Shirwell, Devon14:48

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North Devon, Devon14:47

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Parracombe, Devon14:46

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North Devon, Devon14:45

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Barbrook, Devon14:45

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Lynbridge, Devon14:44

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Lynmouth, Devon14:44

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North Devon, Devon14:44

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Brendon, Devon14:44

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North Devon, Devon14:43

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Bristol Channel14:37

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan14:37

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:36

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan14:36

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:33