The birth of a flying White House
Inside the ultimate command center
Diplomacy at thirty thousand feet
Designing the next generation
What was the name of the commercial flying boat FDR used to fly to the Casablanca Conference in 1943?
What unique feature was installed on the first purpose-built presidential plane, the Sacred Cow, to assist President Roosevelt?
diego The official Air Force One call sign was created in 1953 after a dangerous communication mix-up in the air.
Which aircraft manufacturer built the first jet-powered planes added to the presidential fleet in 1959?
diego Early custom presidential planes were designed with unique features, including a special elevator for President Roosevelt's wheelchair.
How far did President Eisenhower travel on his historic 19-day "Flight to Peace" goodwill tour in 1959?
What was the name of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Lockheed Constellation plane that prompted the creation of the Air Force One call sign?
Flying animal logo: Harry Truman's personal plane, Independence, had a giant bald eagle painted on its nose, feathers stretching down the fuselage.
What was the name of President Harry Truman's custom Douglas DC-6 plane, which featured a bald eagle paint job?
An idea, custom, or institution held to be above criticism. In 1945, a modified Douglas VC-54C with this nickname became the first purpose-built presidential aircraft.