Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Manston Airport

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 17:52

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 17:52 at 17:52, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Manston Airport and is now flying over Wherstead. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 43 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 55 miles at an average speed of 76 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 975 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

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

Distance travelled
55 miles
975 feet
dashboard average speed
76 mph
44 minutes
17:52
18:36:22
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Wherstead, Suffolk18:36

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Wherstead, Suffolk18:23

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Babergh, Suffolk18:23

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Ipswich, Suffolk18:21

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Wherstead, Suffolk18:16

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Babergh, Suffolk18:15

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Wherstead, Suffolk18:15

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Ipswich, Suffolk18:14

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Wherstead, Suffolk18:13

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Babergh, Suffolk18:12

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Woolverstone, Suffolk18:12

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Babergh, Suffolk18:11

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Holbrook, Suffolk18:11

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Harkstead, Suffolk18:10

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Tendring, Essex18:10

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Ramsey, Essex18:10

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Tendring, Essex18:09

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Great Oakley, Essex18:09

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Beaumont-cum-Moze, Essex18:08

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Landermere, Essex18:08

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Tendring, Essex18:08

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Kirby-le-Soken, Essex18:08

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Kirby Cross, Essex18:07

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Great Holland, Essex18:07

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Frinton-on-Sea, Essex18:06

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North Sea17:55

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Margate, Kent17:55

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Westgate-on-Sea, Kent17:54

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Margate, Kent17:54

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Acol, Kent17:53

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:53

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Manston Airport, Ramsgate, Kent17:52