Tuesday, 3 February 2026 | 12:17 | From Milnrow
On Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 12:17, a Police Helicopter departed from Milnrow to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1500 feet.
The helicopter G-POLC 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
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