Sunday, 16 August 2026 | 11:23 | From Coire Sputain Dearg
On Sunday, 16 August 2026 at 11:23, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Coire Sputain Dearg to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGO. The flight lasted 20 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 124 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 3850 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGO 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: Alec Wilson
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