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===A.V.P. - Aviation viewing park=== | ===A.V.P. - Aviation viewing park=== | ||
The A.V.P is located approx 2/3 way along Runway 24R (Runway 1) and offers excellent views of both flying and taxiing aircraft. It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, binoculars and radios etc. | The A.V.P is located approx 2/3 way along Runway 24R (Runway 1) and offers excellent views of both flying and taxiing aircraft. It has 3 raised platforms for better viewing and photography, a very good snack bar, Family picnic areas and clean Male and Female toilet facilities. There is also a well-stocked aviation shop selling books, aircraft models, binoculars and radios etc. | ||
Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. This area also contains Concorde,Avro 146,DC 10 nose section, | Signposted from main terminal areas and railway station. There is a small charge for admission £1 for pedestrians, £3 for a car & Driver and £1 per passenger, children under 16 free. This area also contains a British Airways Concorde (which you can book a tour of, for approx £12, BAe Avro 146-RX100, Monarch DC-10 nose section, De Havilland Vampire jet fighter and a BEA Trident(partially re-assembled)aircraft. | ||
The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels. | The A.V.P is situated off the A538 between Junction 6 of the M56 motorway and the airport tunnels. | ||