Thursday, 20 August 2026 | 22:24 | From Dornoch
On Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 22:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Dornoch to Buckie Loch. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGU. The flight lasted 27 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 77 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 feet.
The helicopter G-MCGU 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: Steve Lynes
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