Thursday, 27 August 2026 | 21:29 | From Porthcawl
On Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 21:29, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Porthcawl to MOD St Athan. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 15 miles at an average speed of 71 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 725 feet.
The helicopter G-RESI 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
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