Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 21:42 | From Shanklin

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Shanklin - English Channel, 20 August 2026, 20:42

On Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 21:42, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Shanklin to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 12 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF

Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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

13 miles

1400 feet

102 mph

8 minutes

21:42

21:49

Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

English Channel, 21:49

English Channel21:46

Bembridge, Isle of Wight21:46

English Channel21:43

Shanklin, Isle of Wight21:43

Wroxall, Isle of Wight21:42

Bonchurch Road, Isle of Wight21:42

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