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Prestwick Airfield, Scotland, 1944 A pilot of the United States Army Air Force visiting the control tower at Prestwick while a controller, a sergeant of the Royal Air Force gives directions through a microphone.

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UK Transport Secretary Confirms Air Traffic Control Issue Resolved After Regional Disruptions

Technical Fault at Prestwick Centre Addressed UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has confirmed that a technical issue affecting air traffic control operations has been resolved. The disruption, which impacted flights across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England, was attributed to…

Sep 21, 2026 • 4 min read

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