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Old 20th April 2002 | 23:55
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spekesoftly
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AFAIK, the 'old name' for the present Glasgow Airport is 'Abbotsinch'. Nearby 'Renfrew Airport' had been used for scheduled air services, but it lacked the space to cope with the increase in air travel in the 1950s. Services were therefore moved to Abbotsinch, which was renamed Glasgow Airport, and Renfrew eventually closed in 1966. I believe it is now the site of a retail park.

None of the above, of course, to be confused with Glasgow (Prestwick) Airport !!!

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