No matter where in the world the President travels, if he flies in an Air Force jet, the plane is called Air Force One. Technically, Air Force One is the call sign of any Air Force aircraft carrying the President. In practice, however, Air Force One is used to refer 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 or docks.
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.
(used from thewhitehouse.gov website)
Looking close at these two pictures you can see snipers on the rooftops watching everything going on around the area.
Airforce One approaching Belgrade on final before landing.
The plane right after landing and turning in to park on the ramp. We were on lockdown and not allowed anywhere on the ramp as the plane was approaching. Also all aircraft where grounded with nothing allowed in the air.
Taxing by right in front of us. I am sure the president was waving as they went by. :)
If you look very close in this picture you can see Michelle Obama walking down the stairs of the plane. She is wearing a white skirt and pink cardigan.
Crew of the Blackhawks and Marine helicoptors.
Behind the stage of the meeting looking at the American flag inside the YJC hanger.
I thought this sign was really ...it was posted by the door the president came in showing him what direction to go...the funny part of this was there was only one way to go, the other direction would have walked him into a wall a couple of feet away. Seriously !
The one and only Angela in front of Airforce One.
Another parking picture..the weather was really overcast so the shots are not very good on lighting.
Another shot of me in front of a Blackhawk...this was suppose to be the one that would take the president. When he is flying in the chopper it is called"Marine One".The following is an excerpt from the beginning of President Obama in Belgrade..thought you guys would find it kinda interesting.:
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary___________________________________________________________________________For Immediate Release August 14, 2009
REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT IN TOWN HALL ON HEALTH CARE
Gallatin Field AirportBelgrade, Montana
12:05 P.M. MDT
THE PRESIDENT: Hello, Montana! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It's great to be here. Please, everybody have a seat, have a seat. Thank you so much. Thank you. I am excited to be back in Montana. (Applause.) I want to --
Q Where's Michelle?
THE PRESIDENT: where's Michelle? Come on, what is this, chopped liver here? (Laughter.) Michelle and the girls were supposed to go white water rafting. Now, I just heard some rain out there, so I don't know what's going on there, but they're on their way.
I want to first of all acknowledge some outstanding public officials and great friends. First of all, the man who is working tirelessly to make sure that the American people get a fair deal when it comes to health care in America, please give Max Baucus a big round of applause. (Applause.) One of my favorite people in Washington, probably because he hasn't "gone Washington" -- still gets the same haircut, give it up for John Tester. (Applause.) Your own star here in Montana, the great governor of this state, please give Brian Schweitzer and his lovely wife Nancy a big round of applause. (Applause.) The lieutenant governor, John Bohlinger, is here. Give John a big round of applause. (Applause.) The mayor of Belgrade, Russ Nelson, is here. (Applause.) The mayor of Bozeman, Kaaren Jacobson is here. And somebody who I believe is destined to be one of the greatest Secretaries of the Interior in our history, former senator from Colorado, Ken Salazar, is here. Please give Ken a big round of applause. (Applause.)
Well, it is nice to be back. It's nice to take a break from the going ons in Washington. I'm thrilled to have a chance to spend some time with the folks in this beautiful state. After all, here in Montana you've got bears and moose and elk. In Washington you just have mostly bull. (Laughter.) So this is a -- (applause) -- this is a nice change of pace, being in Montana.
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This is a cool selection of pictures you got of the "big event" in Montana. I am glad you shared them with us. Love you all.
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