Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Friday, 28 August 2026 | 20:11 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 28 August 2026, 19:11

On Friday, 28 August 2026 at 20:11, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 56 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 47 miles at an average speed of 51 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1675 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

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

Distance travelled
47 miles
1675 feet
dashboard average speed
51 mph
56 minutes
20:11
21:06
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 21:06

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Bristol Channel20:24

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan20:15

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St. Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:14

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan20:14

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan20:12

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:11