Coastguard Helicopter to MOD St Athan

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 15:51 | From Bristol Channel

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Bristol Channel - MOD St Athan, 17 August 2026, 14:51

On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 15:51, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Bristol Channel to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 70 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 87 miles at an average speed of 75 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

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

Distance travelled
88 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
75 mph
71 minutes
15:51
17:01
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan17:01

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan17:01

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan17:00

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan17:00

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan17:00

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:59

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan16:59

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan16:58

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan16:58

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan16:57

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan16:57

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan16:57

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan16:57

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan16:56

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan16:56

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Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan16:56

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Bristol Channel16:45

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Scurlage, Swansea16:45

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Rhossili, Swansea16:44

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Bristol Channel, 16:43

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Bristol Channel, 16:38

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Bristol Channel15:51