This evening at LHR...
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This evening at LHR...
Hi chaps,
Just wondered if anyone could shed light on what's going on at LHR tonight.
About 10 shorthaul BA flights have diverted to other London airports (LTN, STN and LGW) but I can't find any reason for it online.
The weather is fine...
Just wondered if anyone could shed light on what's going on at LHR tonight.
About 10 shorthaul BA flights have diverted to other London airports (LTN, STN and LGW) but I can't find any reason for it online.
The weather is fine...
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Cheers,
Just heard that it was a police incident and the helicopter was causing problems.
About 10 aircraft diverted from what I can tell, mostly BA, but also a LOT from Warsaw among others.
Just heard that it was a police incident and the helicopter was causing problems.
About 10 aircraft diverted from what I can tell, mostly BA, but also a LOT from Warsaw among others.
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I know of 3 into LGW and a few into LTN. Not too sure what was going on in Colnbrook that the police helicopter was dealing with. Heathrow and Gatwick ATC, as always, were fantastic, thanks for your help. 
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I remember a few years ago, when I was still involved, a police helicopter wanted to operate in a similar position. Under intense interegation the police had to admit they wanted to follow a lorry which contained some stoled tractors! Needless to say they were refused clearance despite their given priority.
I guess if its a life and death matter or national security issue these flights are ok but sometimes I do wonder.
I guess if its a life and death matter or national security issue these flights are ok but sometimes I do wonder.
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Thames Valley Police helicopter was assisting in the search for a missing 12-year-old Colnbrook girl, now found safe and well.
Thames Valley Police - News - Missing girl found - Colnbrook
Thames Valley Police - News - Missing girl found - Colnbrook
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IMHO I think the Police over use their helicopters. I regularly see local press reports of quite minor offenses being pursued or 'assisted' by the Police Helicopter. Surely, they're there for the truly life-saving accidents, major disasters or similar and not chasing stolen cars & equipment?
10/10 to our ATC though. I did a replay on FR24 of the LHR situation last night and I'm glad we have such true professionals controlling our skies! Trying to re-direct everything from the approach into the holds must have been quite a task.
10/10 to our ATC though. I did a replay on FR24 of the LHR situation last night and I'm glad we have such true professionals controlling our skies! Trying to re-direct everything from the approach into the holds must have been quite a task.
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HD, since it was searching for a child, I imagine the helicopter wasn't just hovering in one place but needed to be able to manouvre unrestricted. Are you suggesting that your ex colleagues didn't know what they were doing?
Last edited by Hotel Tango; 4th March 2013 at 08:55.
