Police Helicopter to Penywaun, Hirwaun

Friday, 9 October 2026 | 22:02 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Police Helicopter MOD St Athan - Penywaun, 09 October 2026, 21:02

On Friday, 9 October 2026 at 22:02, a Police Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Penywaun. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-NWOI. The flight lasted 12 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 24 miles at an average speed of 118 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 2650 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-NWOI
Helicopter: G-NWOI

The helicopter G-NWOI 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
25 miles
2650 feet
dashboard average speed
118 mph
13 minutes
22:02
22:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:15

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Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:15

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Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:14

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Pen-y-Waun, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:14

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Penywaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:14

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Cwmdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:13

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Aberdare West, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:13

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Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:12

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Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:11

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Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:11

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Ton Pentre, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:11

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Gelli, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:10

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Pen-y-graig, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:09

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Gilfach Goch, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:09

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Tonyrefail, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:07

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Llanharan, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:06

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Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:06

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Brynsadler, Rhondda Cynon Taf22:06

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Ystradowen, Vale of Glamorgan22:05

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Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan22:05

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Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan22:05

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Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan22:04

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St Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan22:03

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St Mary Church, Vale of Glamorgan22:03

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan22:02