Chapter 1
The birth of a flying White House
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Chapter 2
Inside the ultimate command center
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Chapter 3
Diplomacy at thirty thousand feet
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Chapter 4
Designing the next generation
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The story of Air Force One
Ch 2 · Inside the ultimate command center
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The 747 takes flight, soaring in the air, A flying command center, beyond all compare.
Fun Fact
No lost luggage: Air Force One has its own baggage loaders, so the crew never has to rely on airport equipment, avoiding lost bags.
Glossary
telecommunication (noun)
The technology of sending and receiving signals, images, and messages over long distances. Following the 2001 terror attacks, President Bush used the aircraft's advanced systems to coordinate national security.
The technology of sending and receiving signals, images, and messages over long distances. Following the 2001 terror attacks, President Bush used the aircraft's advanced systems to coordinate national security.
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What devices can Air Force One release to decoy and throw off incoming heat-seeking missiles?
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How many meals can be stored in the massive freezers on board Air Force One for use during an extended crisis?
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What is the military designation of the two Boeing 747-200B aircraft currently serving as Air Force One?
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How many secure telephone lines are installed on board the modern Air Force One aircraft?
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What type of defense technology protects Air Force One's electronics from the electromagnetic pulse of a nuclear blast?
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How many hot meals can the two galleys on Air Force One prepare simultaneously during a flight?
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How much total cabin floor space is available across the three levels of a modern Air Force One plane?