Air Ambulance Helicopter to Great Western Hospital, Purley Road

Thursday, 12 March 2026 | 11:17 | From Penhill

Flight path map showing Air Ambulance Helicopter route from Penhill to Great Western Hospital

On Thursday, 12 March 2026 at 11:17, a Air Ambulance Helicopter departed from Penhill to Great Western Hospital. It was the Air Ambulance Helicopter with registration number G-GWAC. The flight lasted 4 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 79 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1375 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-GWAC
Helicopter: G-GWAC

The helicopter G-GWAC is used as a air ambulance helicopter. The main purpose of this aircraft is to transport a Mobile Medical Team to an incident as quickly as possible, enabling the trauma doctor to provide immediate first aid on site. The aircraft is flying this flight as Air Ambulance Helicopter.

Photo: Mojo0306

Distance travelled
5 miles
1375 feet
dashboard average speed
79 mph
4 minutes
11:17
11:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Great Western Hospital, Swindon11:21

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Purley Road, Liddington11:20

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Liden, Liden11:20

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Dorcan, Dorcan11:19

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Eldene, Eldene11:19

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Swindon, Swindon11:19

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Stratton St. Margaret, Stratton St. Margaret11:18

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Pine Court, Swindon11:18

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Stratton St. Margaret, Stratton St. Margaret11:17

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Penhill, Penhill11:17