Police Helicopter to Derbyshire Dales, Bowling Alley Lane

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 19:54 | From Ellastone

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Derbyshire Dales, Bowling Alley Lane

On Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 19:54, a Police Helicopter departed from Ellastone to Derbyshire Dales. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLJ. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 68 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
5 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
68 mph
4 minutes
19:54
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Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bowling Alley Lane, East Midlands19:58

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Ellastone, East Staffordshire19:56

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Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands19:56

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Ellastone, East Staffordshire19:54

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Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands19:54

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Main Road, East Staffordshire19:54