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RAF Waddington plane-spotters to get anti-social behaviour letter | RAF Waddington plane-spotters to get anti-social behaviour letter |
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Plane-spotters have been flocking to RAF Waddington | |
A number of aircraft enthusiasts will be issued with anti-social behaviour warning letters for straying outside a designated viewing zone at an RAF base, police have said. | A number of aircraft enthusiasts will be issued with anti-social behaviour warning letters for straying outside a designated viewing zone at an RAF base, police have said. |
Plane-spotters, including children, have been seen standing near safety fencing at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire, to secure better views. | Plane-spotters, including children, have been seen standing near safety fencing at RAF Waddington, in Lincolnshire, to secure better views. |
Police said the base had clear signage and officers had made "efforts to engage with spotters", but a group had chosen to ignore the advice. | Police said the base had clear signage and officers had made "efforts to engage with spotters", but a group had chosen to ignore the advice. |
The force said further action would be taken if enthusiasts continued to flout the rules. | The force said further action would be taken if enthusiasts continued to flout the rules. |
RAF Waddington is one of the UK's busiest stations and home to the Red Arrows. | RAF Waddington is one of the UK's busiest stations and home to the Red Arrows. |
In a post on Facebook, police said a group of individuals were found standing and taking photographs at a red and white safety fence for an extended period of time. | In a post on Facebook, police said a group of individuals were found standing and taking photographs at a red and white safety fence for an extended period of time. |
A spokesperson for the Hykeham and Bracebridge Heath division of Lincolnshire Police said: "We remind everyone to please adhere to the marked areas. These zones are there for your safety and to ensure the safety of [the aircraft]." | A spokesperson for the Hykeham and Bracebridge Heath division of Lincolnshire Police said: "We remind everyone to please adhere to the marked areas. These zones are there for your safety and to ensure the safety of [the aircraft]." |
Last week, the RAF issued a warning about spectators standing close to the fencing, which is designed to withstand the forces generated by aircraft. | Last week, the RAF issued a warning about spectators standing close to the fencing, which is designed to withstand the forces generated by aircraft. |
There was a "significant risk" of spectators being blown on to the A15, a spokesperson for RAF Waddington said. | There was a "significant risk" of spectators being blown on to the A15, a spokesperson for RAF Waddington said. |
The RAF provides dedicated viewing areas at both RAF Waddington and RAF Coningsby. | The RAF provides dedicated viewing areas at both RAF Waddington and RAF Coningsby. |
Similar issues have been encountered at Coningsby, which is home to two frontline, combat-ready squadrons and is the training station for Typhoon pilots. | Similar issues have been encountered at Coningsby, which is home to two frontline, combat-ready squadrons and is the training station for Typhoon pilots. |
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