Police Helicopter to Benson, The Sands

Friday, 16 January 2026 | 16:35 | From South Oxfordshire

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Benson, The Sands

On Friday, 16 January 2026 at 16:35, a Police Helicopter departed from South Oxfordshire to Benson. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 32 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 51 miles at an average speed of 94 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLD
Helicopter: G-POLD

The helicopter G-POLD 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
51 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
94 mph
33 minutes
16:35
17:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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The Sands, South Oxfordshire17:08

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Ewelme, South Oxfordshire17:07

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Cuxham, South Oxfordshire17:07

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Ewelme, South Oxfordshire17:06

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Benson, South Oxfordshire17:05

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Nuffield, South Oxfordshire17:05

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South Oxfordshire17:05

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Ipsden, South Oxfordshire17:04

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Checkendon, South Oxfordshire17:03

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Gallowstree Common, South Oxfordshire17:03

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Mapledurham, South Oxfordshire17:02

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Reading16:59

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Shinfield16:58

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Reading16:57

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Shinfield16:53

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Arborfield16:50

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Sindlesham16:50

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Arborfield16:49

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Shinfield16:48

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Arborfield16:47

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Sindlesham16:43

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Winnersh16:42

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Reading16:40

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South Oxfordshire16:39

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Mapledurham, South Oxfordshire16:39

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Gallowstree Common, South Oxfordshire16:38

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Checkendon, South Oxfordshire16:37

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Ipsden, South Oxfordshire16:36

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Grim's Ditch, 16:35