Saturday, 15 August 2026 | 22:57 | From Knipoch
On Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 22:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Knipoch to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGP. The flight lasted 29 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 72 miles at an average speed of 152 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3425 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGP 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: Jonathan Payne
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