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The Velveteen Ocelot

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5. There are two 747s that are called AF1 when the president is on them.

Reply to CatWoman (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2018, 03:31 PM

Dec 2018

Any airplane operated by the Air Force that carries the president will be called AF1. It isn't the name of the airplane but of its mission.

I love watching 747s take off because of the way the wings flex up and because they look like they're too damn big to get off the ground. Most airlines aren't using them any more because they aren't very fuel-efficient, but I enjoy watching them fly.

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Is that a special (additional) AF1 taking off for Texas? [View all] CatWoman Dec 2018 OP

i think its AF1 re commissioned or renamed for this trip...at least thats what i heard.. samnsara Dec 2018 #1

No, there are actually two 747s used for chief executive transport BannonsLiver Dec 2018 #2

oh, thanks CatWoman Dec 2018 #3

It is the normal AF1 renamed.. MicaelS Dec 2018 #4

There are two 747s that are called AF1 when the president is on them. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2018 #5