Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Monday, 17 August 2026 | 16:48 | From Langton Matravers

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Langton Matravers - English Channel, 17 August 2026, 15:48

On Monday, 17 August 2026 at 16:48, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Langton Matravers to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 120 miles at an average speed of 339 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

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

Distance travelled
120 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
339 mph
22 minutes
16:48
17:09
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 17:09

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English Channel, 17:08

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:08

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English Channel, 17:07

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:07

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:06

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English Channel, 17:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:06

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English Channel17:06

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Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire17:06

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English Channel16:57

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Norton, Isle of Wight16:57

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English Channel16:50

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Swanage, Dorset16:49

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Durlston16:49

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Swanage, Dorset16:48

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Langton Matravers, Dorset16:48