Monday, 2 November 2026 | 16:43 | From Birchington
On Monday, 2 November 2026 at 16:43, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington to Northdown. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 26 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 62 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 950 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
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