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Elvis has left the airport ... a legacy

It barely lasted more than an hour, was without so much as a curled lip, a hip swivel or a note sung, and consisted of the King asking on at least two occasions exactly where on earth he was, but the memory of Elvis Presley’s sole UK visit at Prestwick Airport won’t quickly be forgotten.

Almost 50 years to the day since that DC-7 aircraft touched down in Ayrshire, one corner of the country is dedicated to keeping Elvis always on the mind.