Tuesday, 8 September 2026 | 19:47 | From Manston Airport
On Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at 19:47, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport to Canvey Island. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 45 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 42 miles at an average speed of 56 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1650 feet.
The helicopter G-RESA 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
Canvey Island, Essex20:32
Castle Point, Essex20:29
North Sea19:52
Minnis Bay, Kent19:52
Birchington, Kent19:51
Acol, Kent19:50
Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:49
Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent19:47
Coastguard Helicopter to Troon19:40:32
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