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I have to get to Prestwick
« on: January 29, 2009, 04:16:21 PM »
Look at the diverse aircraft that have been photographed there

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/airport.php?p=8

I'm going to have to make a point of getting to it this Summer.

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Re: I have to get to Prestwick
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2009, 04:28:37 PM »
Gets a lot of Mil traffic passing through.I'd like to see the Dreamlifter up close too  ;)

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Re: I have to get to Prestwick
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2009, 04:52:03 PM »
You don't need to go to the airport you just need to stay at ayr or if you like golf go to troon.
You can get some excellent views from either area.
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Re: I have to get to Prestwick
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2009, 11:24:58 PM »
Why not book a caravan in prestwick Caravan Park.  The approach lights run right through the site (some caravans have their hanginging baskets on the poles).  You can feel your van shake as a 747 climbs out about 100ft above you. Awesome!
Take a look at the article on Ulster Aviation web page (last item) to see the park.

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Re: I have to get to Prestwick
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2009, 11:58:56 PM »
Nice one, thanks for the link. Prestwick's very hit and miss so a few days in a caravan beside the airport is practically ideal.

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Re: I have to get to Prestwick
« Reply #5 on: March 02, 2009, 09:47:30 AM »
There is also a chance to see the aircraft based at RAF Ganet. based at prestwick.
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