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Those sorts of schemes alao exist in the UK even though it's prefectly legal to spot from public land outside an airport. But there is a disturbing flipside to
by dingaling 7y ago
Those sorts of schemes alao exist in the UK even though it's prefectly legal to spot from public land outside an airport.
But there is a disturbing flipside to such groups; I was once 'questioned' by police outside London Gatwick because some members of London Airport Watch had reported me due to my 'Irish' accent. But they gave the impression that such reports were more to harrass and deter non-local enthusiasts. You'd think that airline enthusiasts of all people would be open and inclusive, but sadly not.
- joezydeco 7y agoI've encountered the same thing. I'm standing on public ground but was continually asked why I didn't join the program. I eventually bought the lanyard so they would leave me alone. I think it's more about some random outsider going somewhere they shouldn't and wrecking the program for the ones that want it to stay around. It's self-protection.