Tuesday, 3 November 2026 | 16:27 | From Birchington
On Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 16:27, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington to Hillborough. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 625 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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