Police Helicopter to Urmston, Bent Lanes

Thursday, 19 February 2026 | 21:49 | From St Helens

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Urmston, Bent Lanes

On Thursday, 19 February 2026 at 21:49, a Police Helicopter departed from St Helens to Urmston. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 15 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 25 miles at an average speed of 101 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1200 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
25 miles
1200 feet
dashboard average speed
101 mph
15 minutes
21:49
22:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bent Lanes, Trafford22:04

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Manchester Barton Aerodrome, Manchester, Greater Manchester22:02

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Worsley, Salford22:02

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Irlam, Salford22:01

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Fowley Common22:00

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Croft22:00

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Birchwood21:59

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Winwick21:59

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Cinnamon Brow21:59

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Winwick21:58

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Warrington21:58

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Winwick21:58

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Gemini21:58

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Burtonwood and Westbrook21:57

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RAF Burtonwood, Warrington, Cheshire21:57

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Bold Heath, St Helens21:57

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St Helens, Liverpool City Region21:50

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Bold Heath, St Helens21:50

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Farrier Walk, Liverpool City Region21:49