Coastguard Helicopter to English Channel

Saturday, 10 October 2026 | 17:58 | From Eastbourne

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Eastbourne - English Channel, 10 October 2026, 16:58

On Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 17:58, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Eastbourne to English Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 2 miles at an average speed of 20 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 750 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
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

Distance travelled
2 miles
750 feet
dashboard average speed
20 mph
6 minutes
17:58
18:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel, 18:04

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English Channel18:03

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Beachy Head Road, East Sussex17:58