Saturday, June 15, 2019

Air Force One is a military jet, not a commercial jet. Congress needs to legislate the paint scheme of the jet.

The paint scheme needs to remain the same. In the picture to the left, the top half of the jet appears to be missing against the clouds in the background. There is a reason for that.

Presidents have been safe in that jet for decades. The paint scheme serves them well and it HAS TO REMAIN THE SAME.
...Technically, Air Force One (click here) is used to describe any Air Force aircraft carrying the President — but since the middle of the 20th century, it has been standard practice to refer to specific planes that are equipped to transport the Commander-in-Chief. Today, this name refers to one of two highly customized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. The Air Force designation for the aircraft is VC-25A.
Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words “United States of America,” the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies.

Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States....