Police Helicopter to Thornwood Common, Upland Road

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 12:28 | From North Weald Bassett

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Thornwood Common, Upland Road

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 12:28, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to Thornwood Common. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 74 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
11 miles
1500 feet
dashboard average speed
74 mph
9 minutes
12:28
12:37
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Upland Road, Epping Forest12:37

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Thornwood Common, Epping Forest12:37

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Epping Forest, Essex12:36

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Latton Bush, Harlow12:36

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North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest12:35

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Coopersale, Epping Forest12:31

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Coopersale Street, Epping12:31

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Coopersale, Epping12:30

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North Weald Bassett, Epping Forest12:30

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Epping Forest, Essex12:29

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M11, Epping Forest12:28