Sunday, 8 February 2026 | 20:45 | From Irlam
On Sunday, 8 February 2026 at 20:45, a Police Helicopter departed from Irlam to Manchester Barton Aerodrome. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 13 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 27 miles at an average speed of 121 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2300 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
Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester20:58
Irlam, Salford20:57
Worsley, Salford20:57
Boothstown, Salford20:57
Astley, Greater Manchester20:56
Astley, Manchester20:56
Tyldesley, Greater Manchester20:56
Shakerley, Wigan20:55
Hag Fold, Wigan20:55
Atherton, Greater Manchester20:55
Hag Fold, Wigan20:55
Daisy Hill, Westhoughton20:54
Westhoughton, Greater Manchester20:53
Horwich, Greater Manchester20:52
Blackrod, Bolton20:50
Chorley, Lancashire20:50
Adlington, Chorley20:50
Chorley, Lancashire20:49
Horwich, Greater Manchester20:48
Westhoughton, Greater Manchester20:47
Hag Fold, Wigan20:47
Shakerley, Wigan20:47
Tyldesley, Greater Manchester20:46
Astley, Greater Manchester20:46
Boothstown, Salford20:46
Worsley, Salford20:45
Twelve Yards Road, Salford20:45
Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome26 Feb 04:31
Air Ambulance Helicopter to Irlam, Trident Road25 Feb 11:53
Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome24 Feb 20:36
Police Helicopter to Manchester Barton Aerodrome22 Feb 20:41
Police Helicopter to Moreton, Croft Drive22 Feb 14:03
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