Thursday, 5 November 2026 | 9:35 | From Birchington
On Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 9:35, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington to North Sea. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 145 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 525 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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