Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 15:37 | From MOD St Athan
On Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 15:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 14 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 26 miles at an average speed of 111 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 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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