Police Helicopter to Bickenhill, A45

Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | 1:03 | From Garretts Green

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Bickenhill, A45

On Wednesday, 14 January 2026 at 1:03, a Police Helicopter departed from Garretts Green to Bickenhill. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 5 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 11 miles at an average speed of 126 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLJ
Helicopter: G-POLJ

The helicopter G-POLJ is used by the British police. The helicopter is deployed in pursuits, missing persons cases and other incidents where a helicopter provides added value.

Photo: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
11 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
126 mph
6 minutes
01:03
01:09
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