Police Helicopter to Thornwood Common, London Road

Saturday, 23 May 2026 | 17:54 | From North Weald Bassett

Flight route Police Helicopter North Weald Bassett - Thornwood Common, 23 May 2026, 16:54

On Saturday, 23 May 2026 at 17:54, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Bassett to Thornwood Common. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 10 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 105 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 800 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLD
Helicopter: G-POLD

The helicopter G-POLD 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: Alec Wilson

Distance travelled
18 miles
800 feet
dashboard average speed
105 mph
11 minutes
17:54
18:04
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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London Road, Essex18:04

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North Weald Bassett, Essex18:03

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Thornwood Common, Essex18:02

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North Weald Bassett, Essex18:02

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North Weald Airfield, Epping, Essex18:01

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Coopersale, Essex18:00

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Coopersale Street, Essex18:00

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Theydon Garnon, Essex17:59

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Epping, Essex17:59

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Ivy Chimneys, Essex17:59

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Epping Forest, Essex17:58

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Ivy Chimneys, Essex17:58

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Epping Forest, Essex17:57

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Bumble's Green, Essex17:57

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Epping Forest, Essex17:57

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Bumble's Green, Essex17:56

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Epping Green, Essex17:55

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Thornwood Common, Essex17:54

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High Road, Essex17:54