Police Helicopter to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill

Sunday, 29 March 2026 | 3:58 | From Epping Forest

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Epping Forest to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill

On Sunday, 29 March 2026 at 3:58, a Police Helicopter departed from Epping Forest to Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-MPSA. The flight lasted 22 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 31 miles at an average speed of 83 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1275 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MPSA
Helicopter: G-MPSA

The helicopter G-MPSA 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: Simon Boddy

Distance travelled
31 miles
1275 feet
dashboard average speed
83 mph
23 minutes
03:58
04:21
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Metropolitan Police Air Support Unit Lippitts Hill, Loughton, Essex04:21

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Sewardstonebury, Essex04:20

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:19

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William Girling Reservoir04:19

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:18

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King George V Reservoir04:17

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:12

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King George V Reservoir04:12

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:11

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Greater London, Essex04:10

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Sewardstonebury, Essex04:10

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:06

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Ilford, Hartlepool04:06

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:03

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Ilford, Hartlepool04:03

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Greater London, Hartlepool04:02

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Ilford, Hartlepool04:02

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Greater London, Hartlepool03:59

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Sewardstonebury, Essex03:59

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Mott Street, Essex03:58