istapp   10 #1 Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) anyone know what it is? it's been going round for ages! Edited July 3, 2020 by istapp more info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Yannijen   10 #2 Posted July 3, 2020 No idea, it’s a twin engine, Medium size plane. Seems to have gone now.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
istapp   10 #3 Posted July 3, 2020 yes headed off towards meadowhall just after i posted! couldn't see anything on flightradar. thanks for the info about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Yannijen   10 #4 Posted July 3, 2020 Same here,nothing on Flight Radar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
istapp   10 #5 Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) radarbox says police plane! ukp153 taken off from dsa Edited July 3, 2020 by istapp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one   450 #6 Posted July 4, 2020 yes they fly around Sheffield on a regular basis,thought the helicopter was for that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Zarniwoop   10 #7 Posted July 4, 2020 They use both, the advantage of the fixed wing one, I believe, is that it can stay in the air longer than a helicopter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #8 Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Zarniwoop said: They use both, the advantage of the fixed wing one, I believe, is that it can stay in the air longer than a helicopter. And it's cheaper to operate the plane, much better on fuel. Not armed though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
alexander874 Â Â 17 #9 Posted July 4, 2020 Over S6 right now. Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Funky_Gibbon   42 #10 Posted July 4, 2020 22 hours ago, istapp said: radarbox says police plane! ukp153 taken off from dsa That'll be the one I saw repeatedly over S9 during the lockdown. Couldn't tell from where I am if it was a real plane or someone flying a fancy drone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Resident   1,185 #11 Posted July 5, 2020 It'll be the police plane. It's transponder is hidden on FlightRadar during 'operational flights' but does show occasionally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Phili Buster   10 #12 Posted July 6, 2020 On 04/07/2020 at 19:31, tinfoilhat said: And it's cheaper to operate the plane, much better on fuel. Not armed though. Unfortunately Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...