Police Helicopter to London Borough of Croydon, Canes Lane

Friday, 20 March 2026 | 12:43 | From North Weald Bassett

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from North Weald Bassett to London Borough of Croydon

On Friday, 20 March 2026 at 12:43, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to London Borough of Croydon. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLH. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 35 miles at an average speed of 88 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-WCAO now G-POLH
Helicopter: G-POLH

The helicopter G-POLH 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: Arpingstone

Distance travelled
36 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
88 mph
25 minutes
12:43
13:08
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London Borough of Croydon, Greater London12:58

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London Borough of Croydon, Greater London12:56

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London Borough of Lambeth, Greater London12:55

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London Borough of Southwark, Greater London12:53

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Greater London, Greater London12:51

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London12:51

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Walthamstow, Greater London12:50

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London Borough of Waltham Forest, Greater London12:49

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Sewardstonebury, Epping Forest12:48

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Loughton, Epping Forest12:47

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Debden Green, Epping Forest12:47

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Epping Forest, Epping Forest12:46

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Ivy Chimneys, Epping12:45

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Ivy Chimneys, Epping Forest12:45

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Thornwood Common, Epping Forest12:44

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Canes Lane, Epping Forest12:43