Police Helicopter to Lydd London Ashford Airport

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 13:14 | From English Channel

Flight route Police Helicopter English Channel - Lydd London Ashford Airport, 27 May 2026, 12:14

On Wednesday, 27 May 2026 at 13:14, a Police Helicopter departed from English Channel to Lydd London Ashford Airport. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight lasted 1 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 6 miles at an average speed of 316 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 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
7 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
316 mph
2 minutes
13:14
13:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Lydd London Ashford Airport, Romney Marsh, Kent13:15

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English Channel, 13:14