"The sights and sounds are impressive. But it's a bittersweet thing. These planes are only here because of war. We have to keep that in mind."
"I know it's not a normal thing to do, he said. But these are not normal times, are they?"
"Everyone is friendly and welcoming, she said."
"I love the noise of them. They are so cool."
The Wilkinson family traveled 80 miles to RAF Fairford to watch American warplanes take off and land, packing typical picnic gear. Jonathan Wilkinson noted the experience was cheaper than a theme park but acknowledged the somber reason for the planes' presence. Their son Josh expressed excitement about the planes, influenced by his grandfather's RAF background. Many others joined them, including Cam Dell, who drove 200 miles to witness the planes, highlighting a sense of community among plane spotters during these unusual times.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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