Police Helicopter to Gilston, Zig Zag Bridge

Friday, 16 October 2026 | 16:32 | From North Weald Airfield

Flight route Police Helicopter North Weald Airfield - Gilston, 16 October 2026, 15:32

On Friday, 16 October 2026 at 16:32, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield to Gilston. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight lasted 42 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 23 miles at an average speed of 33 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 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
23 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
33 mph
43 minutes
16:32
17:15
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Zig Zag Bridge, Essex17:15

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Harlow, Essex17:14

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Gilston, Hertfordshire17:11

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Harlow, Essex17:11

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Gilston, Hertfordshire17:09

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Harlow, Essex17:08

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Gilston, Hertfordshire17:08

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Harlow, Essex17:04

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Gilston, Hertfordshire17:01

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Harlow, Essex17:00

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Gilston, Hertfordshire16:57

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Harlow, Essex16:55

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Gilston, Hertfordshire16:36

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Harlow, Essex16:35

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Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow16:35

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Harlow, Essex16:33

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North Weald Bassett, Essex16:33

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Weald Hall Lane, Essex16:32