Friday, 14 August 2026 | 14:29 | From MOD St Athan
On Friday, 14 August 2026 at 14:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Porthcawl. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 39 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 86 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 500 feet.
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
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Ogmore-by-Sea, Vale of Glamorgan14:35
Southerndown, Vale of Glamorgan14:34
Bristol Channel14:33
Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan14:33
St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan14:32
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:32
Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan14:31
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