Recently, JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, took a vacation in the United Kingdom, sparking quite a bit of attention. As a top-tier political figure, his visit naturally came with heightened security measures, including a no-fly zone over the picturesque Cotswolds, where Vance and his family stayed. This move stirred some controversy, especially from TV personality and farming aficionado Jeremy Clarkson. Known for his love of aerial shots of his farm, Clarkson found himself grounded, unable to capture drone footage during Vance’s stay. He humorously noted online, “On the downside, no drone shots today. On the upside, no annoying light aircraft.”
The Vice President’s journey to the UK was marked by the arrival of Air Force Two, a specially modified Boeing 757-200, which touched down at London Stansted Airport. This aircraft, designated as Air Force Two whenever the Vice President is on board, made its way from Camp Springs to the UK on August 7. After spending time in London, Vance and his family headed to the Cotswolds, inadvertently impacting the filming of Clarkson’s popular Amazon Prime series, “Clarkson’s Farm.” The no-fly zone, a standard security measure during visits from high-ranking US officials, temporarily halted the sweeping aerial views that fans of the show have come to love.
Such restrictions are not uncommon. For instance, when former President Donald Trump made a brief stop in the UK in May 2025, similar flight limitations were enforced. His Air Force One visit to RAF Mildenhall for refueling on a trip between the US and the Middle East also saw the UK government imposing temporary flight restrictions. These security measures, while sometimes inconvenient, are a routine part of hosting international political figures.
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