Posted on Sep 23, 2019
Air Force crews stayed at Trump’s Turnberry resort for days at a time
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A five-day visit to Turnberry and the surrounding region revealed that the regular visits from Air Force crews on layovers from Prestwick Airport have become a major facet of the life of the resort. It also revealed that, rather than being restricted to single-night refueling stops, some visits last multiple nights, expanding the known dimensions of the relationship between the president’s luxury resort and the U.S. military.
One reason for the multinight stays, which were described by a half-dozen staffers, is inclement weather that prevents the crews from taking off from the airport 40 minutes up the road. In at least one instance earlier this year, a crew was laid up for multiple nights while its plane underwent repairs, allowing the group to hit the links on Turnberry’s world-class course and purchase mementos from the pro shop, where a child’s golf shirt runs 55 British pounds, about $68.
A Trump Organization spokeswoman did not respond to an email requesting comment.
The extended contact has allowed service members to bond with staff, who are tickled that the airmen sometimes address them as “sir” or “ma’am,” rather than vice versa. Occasionally friendships continue on social media.
One reason for the multinight stays, which were described by a half-dozen staffers, is inclement weather that prevents the crews from taking off from the airport 40 minutes up the road. In at least one instance earlier this year, a crew was laid up for multiple nights while its plane underwent repairs, allowing the group to hit the links on Turnberry’s world-class course and purchase mementos from the pro shop, where a child’s golf shirt runs 55 British pounds, about $68.
A Trump Organization spokeswoman did not respond to an email requesting comment.
The extended contact has allowed service members to bond with staff, who are tickled that the airmen sometimes address them as “sir” or “ma’am,” rather than vice versa. Occasionally friendships continue on social media.
Air Force crews stayed at Trump’s Turnberry resort for days at a time
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Enough already!
Just how many overnight accommodations did you experience during your time in Great Britain?
Once, upon finding a ‘motel’ similar to US standards we were delighted. The duvet cover was a nuisance, hot and heavy. The charming staff suggested we use their commercial laundry facilities, we did, our underwear was Robin’s Egg Blue for the remainder of that trip.
Bed & Breakfast facilities with perhaps a total of two to six rooms were prevalent during our travels in GB.
So; the aircrews went to a facility that could accommodate all personnel for a lesser rate than others?
Did the aircrews salvage the per-diem dollars/pounds saved or did it revert to Uncle Sam?
Just how many overnight accommodations did you experience during your time in Great Britain?
Once, upon finding a ‘motel’ similar to US standards we were delighted. The duvet cover was a nuisance, hot and heavy. The charming staff suggested we use their commercial laundry facilities, we did, our underwear was Robin’s Egg Blue for the remainder of that trip.
Bed & Breakfast facilities with perhaps a total of two to six rooms were prevalent during our travels in GB.
So; the aircrews went to a facility that could accommodate all personnel for a lesser rate than others?
Did the aircrews salvage the per-diem dollars/pounds saved or did it revert to Uncle Sam?
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