Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Solent Airport

Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 2:33

On Sunday, 30 August 2026 | 2:33 at 2:33, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Solent Airport and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 65 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 85 miles at an average speed of 78 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 475 feet.

Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony