Police Helicopter on its way from North Weald Airfield

Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 10:48

On Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 10:48 at 10:48, a Police Helicopter departed from North Weald Airfield and is now flying over Little Waltham. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLU. The flight has been in the air for 16 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 29 miles at an average speed of 113 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1300 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
30 miles
1300 feet
dashboard average speed
113 mph
16 minutes
10:48
11:03:51
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Little Waltham, Essex11:03

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Little Waltham, Essex11:03

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Chelmsford, Essex11:02

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Little Waltham, Essex11:01

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Chelmsford, Essex11:00

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Little Waltham, Essex10:59

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Chelmsford, Essex10:53

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Highwood, Essex10:53

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Margaretting, Essex10:52

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Highwood, Essex10:52

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Chelmsford, Essex10:51

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Brentwood, Essex10:51

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Norton Heath, Essex10:51

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High Ongar, Essex10:50

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Chipping Ongar, Essex10:49

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Greensted, Essex10:49

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Toot Hill, Essex10:49

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Woodhatch, Essex10:49

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Stapleford Tawney, Essex10:48

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Gains Ride, Essex10:48