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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
James Walker

Scottish airport sees huge surge in US military flights as Donald Trump strikes Iran

Prestwick Airport (Image: Glasgow Prestwick Airport)

US military use of Scotland's Prestwick Airport has surged as Donald Trump launched fresh strikes across Iran and declared the ceasefire is “over”.

Analysis of flight tracking data shows US military aircraft departed Glasgow Prestwick Airport 18 times since last Wednesday – a stark increase compared with normal levels.

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