Air Force 1 The Presidential Plane

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diego Early custom presidential planes were designed with unique features, including a special elevator for President Roosevelt's wheelchair.

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diego The official Air Force One call sign was created in 1953 after a dangerous communication mix-up in the air.

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Fun Facts

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Flying animal logo: Harry Truman's personal plane, Independence, had a giant bald eagle painted on its nose, feathers stretching down the fuselage.

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Quizzes

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Which U.S. President was the first to fly in an airplane while in office?

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What was the name of President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Lockheed Constellation plane that prompted the creation of the Air Force One call sign?

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Which aircraft manufacturer built the first jet-powered planes added to the presidential fleet in 1959?

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What unique feature was installed on the first purpose-built presidential plane, the Sacred Cow, to assist President Roosevelt?

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What was the name of President Harry Truman's custom Douglas DC-6 plane, which featured a bald eagle paint job?

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How far did President Eisenhower travel on his historic 19-day "Flight to Peace" goodwill tour in 1959?

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Why was the call sign "Air Force One" created in 1953?

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What was the name of the commercial flying boat FDR used to fly to the Casablanca Conference in 1943?

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sacred cow (noun)
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.