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Various military aircraft from the United States have been arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport in preparation for a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. While the airport usually handles passenger and cargo planes, this week it has seen an increase in heavy transport jets.
President Trump is known to travel on a modified Boeing 747, known as VC-25, which uses the callsign 'Air Force One' when carrying the president. During his stay in Scotland, he will use a helicopter for transportation, including the Sikorsky VH-92A 'Marine One'. The Daily Mail reports that two Boeing C-17 Globemaster III jets have arrived at Prestwick carrying Marine One.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney stated: "I’m confident Police Scotland has the resources and planning in place to deal with the situation and make sure events around and about President Trump are safe and secure." He also emphasized that public protests should be peaceful and lawful.
