NPAS provide borderless air support to the 46 police forces of England and Wales 24/7/365 from our national network of bases. NPAS exists to keep communities safe and tasks which pose the highest risk to communities are prioritised in line with local police and crime plans.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has a national network of bases across England and Wales. In addition to the regional bases displayed on the map, NPAS also operates from a base at Lippitts Hill, Epping Forest, from which it provides a 24-hour air service for London, in support of the Metropolitan Police Service.

Nov 9, 2023 · We have expected vacancies at NPAS bases Hawarden, Husbands Bosworth, Newcastle, Bournemouth and Redhill. Additionally we are looking to increase our pool of National Line Pilots.

The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a police aviation service that provides centralised air support to the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales, as well as the three special police forces serving that area. [1]

Feb 28, 2019 · The National Police Air Service, based at Hawarden in North Wales, provides close support to Merseyside Police. Here are some of the incidents the helicopter has been involved in across...

Feb 20, 2015 · Superintendent Rob Kirman of North Wales Police said: “We are aware of NPAS plans to move to a 15-base model, which will see North Wales retain a service which will be solely based at Hawarden.

Aug 29, 2023 · NPAS Newcastle will launch the ride on Saturday 2 September 2023 with the first leg ending 115 miles later in West Yorkshire at NPAS Carr Gate. From there, they will head across the Pennines, calling in at NPAS Barton before finishing the day, 105 miles later, at …

Jan 23, 2019 · As of 2025, NPAS operates 16 H135 and 4 H145 helicopters from 14 locations on behalf of the 43 police forces in England and Wales. Airbus Helicopters UK provides maintenance and support for the NPAS fleet.

Jul 19, 2023 · Here at the National Police Air Service (NPAS) we’re looking for helicopter pilots to join our team at, Hawarden, Husbands Bosworth, Newcastle and Redhill which provide air support across England and Wales, 365 days a year.

Aug 29, 2023 · Three Tactical Flight Officers from the National Police Air Service’s (NPAS) North West region are embarking on an epic 800-mile Base 2 Base cycle challenge to raise urgent funds for their former colleague, PC Gareth James, who is battling stage four colorectal cancer.