Police Helicopter to Philpstoun, Union Canal Towpath

Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | 13:33 | From Dykehead

Flight route Police Helicopter Dykehead - Philpstoun, 20 October 2026, 12:33

On Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 13:33, a Police Helicopter departed from Dykehead to Philpstoun. It was the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLS. The flight lasted 7 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 13 miles at an average speed of 115 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1400 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-POLS
Helicopter: G-POLS

The helicopter G-POLS 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: James from Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Distance travelled
13 miles
1400 feet
dashboard average speed
115 mph
7 minutes
13:33
13:40
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Union Canal Towpath, West Lothian13:40

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B8022, Falkirk13:33