Police Helicopter to Whaley Bridge, Manchester Road

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 | 17:43 | From Worsley

Flight route map: Police Helicopter to Whaley Bridge, Manchester Road

On Tuesday, 24 February 2026 at 17:43, a Police Helicopter departed from Worsley to Whaley Bridge. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLC. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 84 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1600 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
31 miles
1600 feet
dashboard average speed
84 mph
22 minutes
17:43
18:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Manchester Road, High Peak18:05

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Buxworth, High Peak18:03

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Buxworth, Whaley Bridge18:03

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Disley18:02

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Hague Bar, New Mills18:02

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Marple, Greater Manchester18:02

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Mellor, Stockport18:01

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Hawk Green, Stockport18:01

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Marple, Greater Manchester18:00

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Stockport, Greater Manchester17:54

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Denton, Tameside17:54

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Stockport, Greater Manchester17:49

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Manchester, Greater Manchester17:48

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Denton, Manchester17:48

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Stockport, Greater Manchester17:47

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Manchester, Greater Manchester17:45

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Trafford, Greater Manchester17:45

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Stretford, Trafford17:44

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Eccles, Salford17:43

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Finstock Close, Salford17:43