Police Helicopter to Motherwell, Watling Street

Thursday, 16 April 2026 | 17:30 | From Calderbraes

Flight route Police Helicopter Calderbraes - Motherwell, 16 April 2026, 16:30

On Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 17:30, a Police Helicopter departed from Calderbraes to Motherwell. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 4 miles at an average speed of 102 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1425 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLS
Helicopter: G-POLS

The helicopter G-POLS 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
5 miles
1425 feet
dashboard average speed
102 mph
3 minutes
17:30
17:33
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Watling Street, North Lanarkshire17:33

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Bothwell, South Lanarkshire17:31

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Viewpark, North Lanarkshire17:30

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Kelvin Road, North Lanarkshire17:30