Police Helicopter to Thornliebank, Robslee Road

Sunday, 19 April 2026 | 22:48 | From Newton Mearns

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from Newton Mearns to Thornliebank

On Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 22:48, a Police Helicopter departed from Newton Mearns to Thornliebank. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 3 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 5 miles at an average speed of 98 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 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
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
98 mph
4 minutes
22:48
22:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Robslee Road, East Renfrewshire22:51

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Thornliebank, East Renfrewshire22:50

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M77, East Renfrewshire22:48