We have all seen the blue and white modified 747s that carry the US President. These are known as Air Force One when the President is onboard (Air Force One is the callsign of any aircraft carrying the President). More than just a transport aircraft, the current aircraft are fully equipped offices and residences for the President, with working space for key staff and even an onboard press contingent.

This video looks back at the previous aircraft used for Presidential transport, the introduction of the Air Force One callsign and concept, and explores the current 747s and their planned replacement in 2024.


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Video source links:
747 air force one VC-25    • Know Your Aircraft - VC-25  
Air Force One 707    • President Reagan answers press questi...  
Air Force One 707 Reagan    • President Reagan's Trip to Texas aboa...  
AIR FORCE ONE    • AIR FORCE ONE - US Air Force VC-25A l...  
Air Force One    • Air Force One and SAM45 departing Zur...  
Air Force One USAF    • U.S. Air Force Flight Attendants—What...  
Air Force One USAF    • U.S. Air Force Flight Attendants—Chal...  
interior Air Force One    • President Obama and Willie Mays on Ai...  
Air Force One Obama    • President Obama tours 787 Dreamliner ...  
Air Force One    • President Obama Deplanes Air Force One  
Air Force One    • Video  

*Our special thanks to Thomas Nebel for allowing us to use his video of the new Flugbereitschaft A350 (German Air Force One). His work can be viewed at http://www.videospotter.de

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