Police Helicopter to Leigh, Tennyson Avenue

Wednesday, 4 February 2026 | 0:59 | From Manchester Barton Aerodrome

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Leigh, Tennyson Avenue

On Wednesday, 4 February 2026 at 0:59, a Police Helicopter departed from Manchester Barton Aerodrome to Leigh. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 30 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLC
Helicopter: G-POLC

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: James

Distance travelled
30 miles
1800 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
19 minutes
00:59
01:17
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Tennyson Avenue, Greater Manchester01:17

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:17

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Platt Bridge, Wigan01:16

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Low Green, Wigan01:16

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Platt Bridge, Wigan01:16

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:14

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:14

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:13

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:13

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:12

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:12

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:09

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:09

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:09

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:07

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:07

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Hindley, Greater Manchester01:07

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:04

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Platt Bridge, Wigan01:03

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Abram, Wigan01:03

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Lowton Common, Wigan01:02

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Leigh, Greater Manchester01:02

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Pennington, Wigan01:02

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Leigh, Greater Manchester01:02

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Pennington, Wigan01:01

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Glazebury01:01

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Wigan, Greater Manchester01:00

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Irlam, Salford00:59

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester00:59