Wednesday, 19 August 2026 | 6:57 | From English Channel
On Wednesday, 19 August 2026 at 6:57, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel to Eastbourne. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 2 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 939 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 675 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
Beachy Head Road, East Sussex06:59
Eastbourne, East Sussex06:57
English Channel, 06:57
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