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Old 28th Jun 2023, 11:26
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Barling Magna
 
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Originally Posted by globetrotter79
The airport may indeed need every friend it can get, however let's be honest: who are they going to earn more out of - a private jet client whose business the airport may be at risk of losing if that client feels like he/she is being "papped" each time they use SEN, or a spotter? I suspect that's the blunt bottom line of the matter.
That's certainly true. However a dedicated viewing area in another location would placate that group and also attract families. I suspect some of us started our interest in aviation as spotters. Manchester and East Midlands have good examples of such viewing areas. Of course those airports actually have something to see!

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