Obama selling the two "Air Force One" machines...?
I do not think he will go that far...
But this remnds me of something many years ago. Some of you will remember.
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Late 1973. Fuel crisis nš 1, the "October War" Israel and Egypt/Syria.
Tricky Dick, also known as President Richard Nixon had 2 VC-137s (707s).
One night, he flew back to California (his home) with Mrs Nixon.
From IAD to LAX, on a commercial scheduled UAL 747 flight.
Apparently, they occupied the upper deck.
Secret Service on board (and flight deck), extra security, etc...
Do not recall the exact details.
United operated their flight as "Air Force One" on R/T.
To the delight - and surprise - of the regular passengers...
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Why not. With everyone lined-up at the gas pumps in the country...
A command decision, really.
Who knows, Obama might go home to ORD at times.
And decide to use the 757s they got in their fleet, rather than the 747s...
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Happy contrails