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===Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto=== | ===Chapel of Our Lady of Loreto=== | ||
An elevated vantage-point for runway 32 landings and take-offs in either direction, although it is only just high enough to clear the airport perimeter fence and the street lights present an additional obstacle. If you have a step-ladder you would be better off shooting runway 32 take-offs and landings from next to the perimeter fence. A possible alternative is using the ladder near the chapel in order to clear the | [[Image: Charlespolidano_B733.jpg |left|thumb|200 px|Boeing 737-300 departing at dawn (210mm).]]An elevated vantage-point for runway 32 landings and take-offs in either direction, although it is only just high enough to clear the airport perimeter fence and the street lights present an additional obstacle. If you have a step-ladder you would be better off shooting runway 32 take-offs and landings from next to the perimeter fence. A possible alternative is using the ladder near the chapel in order to clear the street lights. | ||
'''Time of day:''' Morning only (up to around 9 am in winter). | '''Time of day:''' Morning only (up to around 9 am in winter). | ||
'''Directions:''' As with the previous spot, but keep following the road till you see a steep dirt track on the opposite side of the road which provides access to the chapel. Cross with care. The track is accessible by car, but be careful when re-entering the main road. | '''Directions:''' As with the previous spot, but keep following the road till you see a steep dirt track on the opposite side of the road which provides access to the chapel. Cross with care. The track is accessible by car, but be careful when re-entering the main road. | ||
===Runway 32 Threshold=== | ===Runway 32 Threshold=== | ||