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Forum: Military Aviation

10th Nov 2020, 22:45

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RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

I was under the impression that the Vice WG/CC is...

I was under the impression that the Vice WG/CC is typically a full bird Colonel, as are Group Commanders.

Yes, President George W. Bush's Captain was Col. (ret) Mark Tillman.

This podcast with...

Forum: Military Aviation

10th Nov 2020, 22:42

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

Views: 26,121

Posted By BVRAAM

Sorry, I forgot to include in my post for...

Sorry, I forgot to include in my post for overseas trips. Of course there'd be no need for domestic travel.

I am also fairly certain that GWB spent a lot of time in an E-4 when everything was...

Forum: Military Aviation

10th Nov 2020, 08:55

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

Views: 26,121

Posted By BVRAAM

There are not many 747's knocking about in the...

There are not many 747's knocking about in the USAF inventory. In fact, there are 6 - 2x VC-25's and 4x E-4, so I wonder just how experienced the Presidential aircrew are before flying the President?...

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Nov 2020, 07:06

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

It depends on the branch. For an RAF Pilot,...

It depends on the branch.
For an RAF Pilot, yes. For an Intelligence Officer (for example), absolutely not. The RAF Recruitment website is pretty clear on what is accepted for each branch.

I...

Forum: Military Aviation

9th Nov 2020, 06:25

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

Oh, it is... I know for a fact that the 757...

Oh, it is...

I know for a fact that the 757 has flown over my head carrying the President and the First Lady not too long ago. They were taking off from my local airport and were followed by other...

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Nov 2020, 19:51

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

It's in black and white for you. Now,...

It's in black and white for you.

Now, I am a bit pedantic and it does irritate me a tiny bit to see 'Air Force One' used incorrectly.... but it's the media and we should be grateful they...

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Nov 2020, 19:34

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

Indeed. This legend springs to mind... ...

Indeed. This legend springs to mind...

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Forum: Military Aviation

8th Nov 2020, 19:12

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

Views: 26,121

Posted By BVRAAM

Now all we need is for a USAF Officer to fly Her...

Now all we need is for a USAF Officer to fly Her Majesty the Queen.

And maybe Bozzer.

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Nov 2020, 17:06

Replies: 60

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

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Posted By BVRAAM

RAF pilot is to become first non-American to fly Air Force One

This is simply amazing and I wish this Officer all the very best of luck for what is undoubtedly one of the most high profile and stressful flying jobs on the planet. This is great news for the RAF!...

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