Coastguard Helicopter on its way from English Channel

Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 18:46

On Thursday, 12 November 2026 | 18:46 at 18:46, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from English Channel and is now flying over English Channel. This is the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESB. The flight has been in the air for 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 34 miles at an average speed of 137 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESB
Helicopter: G-RESB

The helicopter G-RESB 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: by Tony Melony

Distance travelled
35 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
137 mph
15 minutes
18:46
19:01:31
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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English Channel19:01

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English Channel, 18:46