Police Helicopter to North Weald Bassett, Canes Lane

Friday, 1 May 2026 | 9:56 | From North Weald Bassett

Flight path map showing Police Helicopter route from North Weald Bassett to North Weald Bassett

On Friday, 1 May 2026 at 9:56, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to North Weald Bassett. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 9 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 10 miles at an average speed of 66 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1000 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLU
Helicopter: G-POLU

The helicopter G-POLU 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: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
10 miles
1000 feet
dashboard average speed
66 mph
9 minutes
09:56
10:05
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Canes Lane, Essex10:05

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North Weald Bassett, Essex10:05

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Coopersale, Essex09:59

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Coopersale Street, Essex09:59

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Epping, Essex09:58

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Epping Forest, Essex09:58

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Thornwood Common, Essex09:57

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Epping Forest, Essex09:57

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Rayley Lane, Essex09:56