Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:20 | From Solent Airport
On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 15:20, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to Swanage. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 53 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 129 miles at an average speed of 148 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1450 feet.
The helicopter G-RESA 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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