Coastguard Helicopter on its way from Birchington

Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:16

On Monday, 9 November 2026 | 14:16 at 14:16, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Birchington and is now flying over East Suffolk. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESA. The flight has been in the air for 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 65 miles at an average speed of 176 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 250 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESA
Helicopter: G-RESA

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

Distance travelled
65 miles
250 feet
dashboard average speed
176 mph
23 minutes
14:16
14:38:48
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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East Suffolk, Suffolk14:38

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Brightwell, Suffolk14:38

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Newbourne, Suffolk14:37

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Hemley, Suffolk14:36

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Kirton, Suffolk14:36

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East Suffolk, Suffolk14:35

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Alderton, Suffolk14:35

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Bawdsey, Suffolk14:34

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North Sea, 14:32

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North Sea, 14:29

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North Sea14:16

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Canterbury Road, Kent14:16

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