Plane-spotters say ‘I’m here for the plane, not Trump’published at 20:30 British Summer Time
Ben Philip
Reporting from Prestwick Airport
Abbie, Kevin and Cooper at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Hundreds of plane-spotters are on a grassy bank overlooking the runway, here to catch a glimpse of Air Force One.
Carrie-Ann, 47, has travelled from Fife with her son to be here and has come prepared.
She said: “We have snacks and a book. We’ve got rolls, crisps, sweets, juice, water – you name it, it’s in the bag.
Others have come from ever further afield. Sam Sharp, 24, from Newcastle is weighed down by a metre-long camera lens – putting our broadcast equipment to shame – although he admits it’s “a bit overkill”.
Speaking of the presidential plane, he said: “It is the queen of the skies. Everyone just knows Air Force One. It’s a rare chance to see such a beautiful aircraft.
Further along the bank, Abbie, Kevin and Cooper are waiting patiently with their cameras on a picnic blanket.
Asked about his thoughts of Donald Trump’s visit, Kevin said: “Everyone has their different political views. I’m not a fan myself, but I think everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I’m just here for the plane, not him.”
