Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel
Sunday, 23 August 2026 | 10:37 | From Solent Airport
On Sunday, 23 August 2026 at 10:37, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 44 miles at an average speed of 129 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 feet.
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
45 miles
525 feet
129 mph
21 minutes
10:37
10:57
Route
English Channel, 10:57
English Channel10:44
Bembridge, Isle of Wight10:43
St. Helens, Isle of Wight10:43
Seaview, Isle of Wight10:42
Pondwell, Isle of Wight10:42
English Channel10:40
Gosport, Hampshire10:40
Sandhill Lane, Hampshire10:39
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire10:39
Solent Airport, Gosport, Hampshire10:37
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