Monday, 7 September 2026 | 20:24 | From MOD St Athan
On Monday, 7 September 2026 at 20:24, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 28 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 23 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 425 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
Bristol Channel20:51
Bristol Channel, 20:51
Bristol Channel, 20:50
Bristol Channel20:43
West Aberthaw, Vale of Glamorgan20:43
St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:42
Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan20:42
Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan20:42
MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:30
MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan20:24
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