Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Thursday, 29 October 2026 | 14:46 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 29 October 2026, 14:46

On Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESF. The flight lasted 21 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 38 miles at an average speed of 108 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1150 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESF
Helicopter: G-RESF

The helicopter G-RESF 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
39 miles
1150 feet
dashboard average speed
108 mph
22 minutes
14:46
15:07
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 15:07

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Bristol Channel14:51

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan14:51

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan14:50

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:50

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan14:50

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:49

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Boverton, Vale of Glamorgan14:49

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Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan14:49

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:48

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:48

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St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:48

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan14:46