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Air Force One: The Aircraft of the Modern U.S. Presidency

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Air Force One: The Aircraft of the Modern U.S. Presidency

The presidential plane wasn't always known as Air Force One. The first potential presidential plane was a transport version of the four-engine B-24 Liberator heavy bomber specially modified for FDR and named Guess Where II . Later presidential aircraft included the Dixie Clipper and Sacred Cow (FDR), Independence (Truman), Columbine II and III (Eisenhower), followed by Air Force One. For the last sixty years Air Force One has seen every president and first lady through each administration's triumphs and tragedies, and has flown over a million miles around the globe.

Featuring new and unseen photography of the presidential aircraft, aviation expert and author Nicholas A. Veronico brings the story of the mighty aircraft up to date; detailing how the plane has adapted to the digital age, and what to look forward to as Boeing updates the aircraft once more for 2024.

Get ready to fly!
Country USA
Brand Motorbooks
Manufacturer Motorbooks
Binding Hardcover
PartNumber 9780760357996
Height 11.375
Length 9.625
Weight 2.35012771292
Width 0.75
ReleaseDate 2018-03-01
NumberOfItems 1

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