Police Helicopter on its way from Old Warden Airfield

Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 5:55

On Wednesday, 28 October 2026 | 5:55 at 5:55, a Police Helicopter departed from Old Warden Airfield and is now flying over North Weald Bassett. This is the Police Helicopter with registration number G-POLD. The flight has been in the air for 18 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 32 miles at an average speed of 112 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1100 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
33 miles
1100 feet
dashboard average speed
112 mph
18 minutes
05:55
06:13:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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North Weald Bassett, Essex06:09

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North Weald Bassett, Essex06:08

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Harlow, Essex06:07

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Eastwick, Hertfordshire06:07

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Hunsdon, Hertfordshire06:06

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East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire06:06

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Wareside, Hertfordshire06:05

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Wadesmill, Hertfordshire06:05

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High Cross, Hertfordshire06:04

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East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire06:04

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Dane End, Hertfordshire06:03

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East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire06:03

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Benington, Hertfordshire06:02

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Walkern, Hertfordshire06:02

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Weston, Hertfordshire06:00

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Baldock, Hertfordshire06:00

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Norton, Hertfordshire05:59

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Letchworth, Hertfordshire05:59

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North Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire05:59

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Arlesey, Central Bedfordshire05:58

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Henlow, Central Bedfordshire05:58

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Stanford, Central Bedfordshire05:56

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Southill, Central Bedfordshire05:56

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Old Warden Airfield, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire05:55