While the call sign "Air Force One" was first used in the 50s, President Kennedy's VC-137 was the first aircraft to be popularly known as "Air Force One." These two aircraft were named after the official state flower of Colorado in honor of Mrs. Eisenhower traveled aboard a VC-121A and VC-121E, both nicknamed "Columbine II" and "Columbine III", from 1953 to 1961. It was nicknamed “Independence” after President Truman’s hometown, Independence, Missouri. Then came a VC-118, nicknamed the "Independence,” which transported President Harry S. This act established the US Air Force as an independent service, making the Sacred Cow the “birthplace” of the US Air Force. On July 26, 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 on board the Sacred Cow. Truman, used the aircraft extensively during the first 27 months of his administration. President Roosevelt’s successor, President Harry S. Presidential air transport began in 1944 when a VC-54, nicknamed the "Sacred Cow," was put into service for Presidents Franklin D. The VC-25 also has a compartment outfitted with medical equipment and supplies for minor medical emergencies. Six passenger lavatories, including disabled access facilities, are provided as well as a rest area and mini-galley for the aircrew. Two galleys provide up to 100 meals at one sitting. Other separate accommodations are provided for guests, senior staff, Secret Service and security personnel and the news media. A conference/dining room is also available for the president, his family and staff.
Principal differences between the VC-25 and the standard Boeing 747, other than the number of passengers carried, are the electronic and communications equipment, self-contained baggage loader, front and aft air-stairs, and the capability for in-flight refueling.Īccommodations for the president include an executive suite consisting of a stateroom (with dressing room, lavatory and shower) and the president's office. When the president is aboard either aircraft, or any Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is "Air Force One." The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B's - tail numbers 2800 - with the Air Force designation VC-25. The mission of the VC-25 aircraft - Air Force One - is to provide air transport for the president of the United States.
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