Air Force One - Past Present And Future Of The President's Private Plane - Animated 3D Documentary

Air Force One plays a critical role in transporting the president and his staff across the world, and over the years, the aircraft has evolved to match the ever-expanding world leadership role with new livery and new aircraft.
Today we will look at Air Force One's humble beginning, its modern implementation, and what future aircraft are under consideration to fly the commander in chief.
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Humble Beginnings
1:13 - World War Two
1:44 - First Plane
2:16 - First Air Force One Jet
3:38 - Boeing 747 Upgrade
4:55 - Future Of Air Force One
6:38 - Supersonic President
Our Air Force One story began in 1933 with the Douglas Dolphin, an amphibious plane owned by the US navy and designated the RD-2. It was fitted with Luxury upholstery for four passengers and a small separate sleeping compartment. While it only had a range of 601 nautical miles (1,114 km) alas, there are no reports that any president actually flew in the plane between 1933 and 1939.
When world war two broke out, the presidential transport was upgraded to the Boeing 314, a pan am operated flying boat called the Dixie Clipper. It flew then-president Franklin D. Roosevelt from Washington to Casablanca, Morroco over the Atlantic on a journey over 5,500 miles (8,890 km) in three legs due to U-boats' genuine threat in the deep Atlantic during the war.
While other military aircraft were used in the years following, the first aircraft to actually hold the name Air Force One was a Lockheed VC-121A-LO Constellation nicknamed Columbine II. It could fly to a range of 4,700 nautical miles (8,700 km), It was used from 1962 by President Eisenhower to the beginning of the jet age.
In 1959, three specially built Boeing 707-120 jet aircraft-VC-137s Stratoliners were added to the airforce VIP transport fleet. The VC-137s were powerful additions, flying 7,610 miles (12,247 km), could carry up to 22 VIP passengers, and act as a flying command post. They could fly twice as far in the same time as the previous Lockheed Constellations.
This three original 707s operated for president until 1962 with the purchase of the first true presidential jet. A custom made Boeing C-137 Stratoliner called SAM26000 was built for $8 million. This was also the first one actually to have the famous baby blue presidential color.
SAM 26000 would be used from 1962 to 1998.
In 1985, the USAF issued a Request For Proposal for two wide-body aircraft with a minimum of three engines and an unrefueled range of 6,000 miles (9,700 km). Boeing entered the contest with its 747 and McDonnell Douglas with the DC-10, ordering two 747s to replace the aging 707s in use. The Boeing 747, VC-25A, would be formatted to carry 26 crew members and 76 VIP passengers - including the president and all their staff to a range of 6,800 nautical miles (12,600 km). This is no ordinary Boeing 747 however, it has been formatted to survive EMP attacks and act as a flying center of government.
Two such Boeing 747 Air Force Ones have been constructed at the cost of $325 million each.
From here, The Air Force has been considering several options for the next generation of Air Force One aircraft. At the time, the government wasn't opposed to looking overseas to Airbus with its Airbus A380 platform, which has about 40 percent more interior space than the 747. Although politics would have prevented anyone but American manufacture.
Another hot contender on the table was the Boeing 777X. It would have a range of 11,645 nautical miles (21566.54 km) enough to fly almost anywhere in the world.
In 2016, proposals to build a new aircraft from scratch were rejected thanks to the enormous cost, and a new plan to retrofit two 747-8 Intercontinental that were never delivered to a Russian airline, were put on the table. With a few modifications of the layout and EMP protection, these planes can replace the current Boeing 747s and begin a new presidential transport generation.
The 747-8 will have a minimum range of 7,730 nmi (14,320 km), although likely a lot more thanks to the smaller passenger capacity of around 100 VIP travelers and extra fuel tanks.
But the story doesn't end here though. THe airforce is also looking beyond the next generation into a supersonic future. They have proposed three different firms Exosonic, Hermes, and Boom to build a supersonic air force one that can transport the president across the country in a matter of minutes, not hours. Boom Supersonic, the current leader in the supersonic race with the only existing prototype, would develop a 30 seater VIP supersonic aircraft that can fly a range of 4,500 nautical miles (8,300 km) at a speed of mach Mach 2.2.
Although at this point, you start to wonder if the Air Force has considered other proposals like the Elon Musks spaceship earth that can reportably reach anywhere in the world in 45 minutes, although perhaps even that is a bit too far fetched for even the most powerful job in the world.

[@FoundAndExplained]

Two mistakes: - I say 2600 when I mean 26000 :) - The 707 Air Force One operated UNTIL 2001, but the 747s entered service in 1990s. I'm sorry if I wasn't clear :)

[@HADJEE]

And, you say twenty-seven hundred when you mean twenty-seven thousand.

[@cherrymaedarlinecirunay5816]

And its not just the range the speed at the Concorde like part

[@levimohr3196]

You were not “not clear” you were flat out wrong. Double check your information and edit your video before posting.

[@compdude100]

Also you said that the Lockheed Constellation was introduced in 1962. Pretty sure you meant 1952.

[@kadenzheng9159]

8:10 You Said The Vc-137 Was Built For 8 Doller

[@toastysalmen4642]

I had the chance to visit Wright Patterson Air Force Base where many of these are stored, the planes are gorgeous and have been preserved in distinct honor.

[@anir2286]

Lucky Person.

[@anir2286]

Alien Hunters would say did you manage to get sneak peak at Hangar 18.

[@Chevelled]

I swear I love going there I’ve gone there many times and every time there’s something new it’s amazing if you love aircraft just go to this place like it’s an amazing place free entry has food hundreds planes and yeah it’s pretty cool some old Air Force ones I swear it’s gonna be so cool when they had the 747 into the fleet retired aircraft the nearest put it in right part that would be cool

[@samypons3185]

oh lucky

[@gregbarhorst3986]

Live 20 miles from there best Museum for aircraft in the world!

[@Alvi410]

Since many do not seem to know this: Air Force One is military callsign. An Air Force plane gets called that only when the president is on board, and only air force. Respectively the Marines provide helicopter transport for the president and the helicopter with the president on board gets the callsign Marine One. If the President were to fly on a Navy Plane or chopper it would be Navy One(like when bush flew in onto a carrier). An army chopper would become Army One. A civilian craft would be Executive One.

[@JustANervousWreck]

I didn’t know there were Navy Ones and Army Ones. What about Coast Gaurd Ones? Do you think there will be a Space Force One?

[@Alvi410]

@@JustANervousWreck Yes the Navy One was a one time plane, an S-3 Viking, that Bush used to reach the carrier from wich he made the "Mission Accomplished" Speech. Army One was used by helicopters used to transfer the president before the Marines got complete management of the presidential choppers over the army. Regarding Coast Guard One or Space Force One. While a Coast Guard One never happened there was a Coast Guard Two that carried the then Vice President Joe Biden to survey flooding around Atlanta. Space Force, when it gets its own aircraft for internal logistics, will probably follow with what is a tradition in the case they were to carry the president or, more likely due to more lax security, the vice president around.

[@jfwfreo]

There was even an "Executive One" when Nixon flew one flight on United Airlines (on a DC-10) back in 1973 (the height of the gas crisis and a time when the president wanted to show that he cared about the people or something)

[@lopantolulu]

Might I add that wherever the US president drops a deuce within a federal building is immediately designated the callsign Crapper One. As opposed to within a civilian building which would be designated Shythole One, as many dont seem to know this of course.

[@bagelbob3979]

well for the army chopper a cool fact is that the amry and marines switched who would fly the helicopter but later the army got booted from that

[@cmk353]

Can't wait to see SpaceX's interplanetary transport Air Force one

[@dawsonowens1207]

Then it would be a space force one

[@gerardanderson9665]

Yeah try putting the most powerfull man/women in the world on an Rocket

[@Chevelled]

Not to ruin anything but it probably won’t happen it’s just too expensive but it would be cool though

[@cmk353]

@@Chevelled Nah it will be cheap in about 10years but depending on the age of the President it might not be comfortable or safe at 5-10G's

[@Chevelled]

@@cmk353 actually yeah you’re right by the course of SpaceX how much it’s evolving right now it would seem feasible but in theory you would be a lot more expensive including gas towers landing pads maybe though supersonic travel is in development right now and there’s plenty a runaways but still would be cool

[@riliryrimaddyvia9630]

I love the animations which probably took some time so keep the works up with the enjoyable content.

[@FoundAndExplained]

Yes! Took me at least two days to do them all! It was very exhausting but I love the possibilities with 3D animation :)

[@danielmeador1991]

@@FoundAndExplained well they were incredible

[@connorstohl6050]

@@FoundAndExplained THey were great, but at 5:44 you put L.A. too far north on the map.

[@keagannelka5137]

@@FoundAndExplained TWO DAYS ? that was quick

[@minimalist...6203]

I must say, the Boeing-707s are always sleek and beautiful, and my second favorite being the Vice Presidents 757 today.

[@geley5285]

They must use the 757 for Space Force, its rather quick

[@davidhoffman1278]

The VC-32's paint schemes are nice.

[@bob80q]

its not the VPs aircraft, there are four C-32s used by Cabinet Level Officials

[@jacobbaird9361]

Imagine how many Presidents we would've lost if they ended up using DC10s instead of the 747

[@dominicfrigo7397]

dc10 ain't that bad

[@jacobbaird9361]

@@dominicfrigo7397 Uh compared to the L1011 its a deathtrap.

[@Kanseal]

Hahahhahahha you killed me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 you are right, mcdonnell douglas were shitty plain as well as new boeings

[@Kanseal]

@@justin.w.06 honestly, if the dc’s aren’t are thing anymore it’s because of their poor conceptions and reliability

[@justin.w.06]

@@Kanseal there arent anymore trijets (727, L1011, DC-10, etc) because twin engine jets are cheaper.

[@thetreblerebel]

It's cool that all aircraft basically came from a maritime origin. That's why pilots for airlines wear a nautical uniform, I think it was Pan Am that originated that. Flying boats being a pivotal part of early commercial aviation

[@px1_]

Let me say this, your 3d animation skills have evolved incredibly. Genuinly it began with blocky messes (no offense) to something that could pass as real life footage. So much so that you inspired me to download blender and get cracking.

[@FoundAndExplained]

In the last year I have really come so far! I really have been trying to learn and do more, to try and make the very best videos I can :)

[@snoozeCTRL]

I hope 46 axes the new livery

[@daren9938]

When you said that there was going to be a supersonic jet proposed i was like, "Ahh you want fast maybe SpaceX, Space force One?" few seconds later, "Ahh I see you were one step ahead."

[@FoundAndExplained]

As soon as Space X spaceship earth works... why would they fly slowly?

[@riliryrimaddyvia9630]

Interesting topic,maybe you could do Russia's/soviet Unions history of presidential planes ?

[@FoundAndExplained]

I think we should do a whole series on Russian aircraft!

[@user-uj2mp3ee9v]

@@FoundAndExplained yes!

[@L33tSkE3t]

I would love to see that

[@dinostudios6579]

I second this motion.

[@hellohellohello111]

@@FoundAndExplained 3rd!

[@jettack531]

Just use the 747-8 Intercontenental man, its the original Queen Of The Skies.

[@oaktreeyt6488]

you mean the *president* of the skies?

[@lucasdevries5131]

@@oaktreeyt6488 If its called the queen of the skies its immortal and cant be shot down. This is a very strategic decision.

[@gusepark3d623]

When I heard of Russians undelivered 747s, It almost made me cry As I remembered Transaero😢😭 R.I.P. Transaero

[@leventovich]

О привет, реально жалко трансаеро, не одной авиакатастрофы

[@joshuagabriel660]

Oh wow it's impressive that you posted a new video so quickly after the previous one. It gives me something new to look forward to every couple of days or so

[@FoundAndExplained]

Yes! I love to make these so be sure to subscribe :) thanks for watching

[@davidhickok3525]

I’m pretty sure the current VC-25A was put into use in 1991/92 not 2001.

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

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[@OmegaCorsair]

UNDERRATED

[@chevalvivant]

Recognized around the world, an American icon. The former President wanted the color scheme to look like part of his now defunct jet and helicopter colors., putting his brand on the jet.

[@andresguerra5748]

Min 2:15 (mistake), the VC-121 Constellation "Columbine II" wouldn't be used by President Eisenhower in 1962, because he was president from 1953 to 1961. I think you mean 1952 when it was used by president-elect Eisenhower. Not a big thing, but maybe you must double check before publishing.

[@paulcheek5711]

keep the iconic paint job

[@daanbos5918]

Air Force one will probably the last 2 747’s in service

[@ericgu9036]

@ANTON KOSS in total. 747s are being retired at a rapid ratw

[@chrisgeimke1371]

Virgin galactic saved one 747 I believe. A few weeks ago they launched a rocket from one at high altitude

[@scarecrow108productions7]

@@chrisgeimke1371 yep. Reg. G-VROC. That's the one.

[@58HUSTLER]

That is a really interesting point, isn't it? Freighter versions of the airplane will still be around and in use, probably by second tier cargo haulers when companies like UPS have retired their fleet of the new 47F. So yeah, the two Air Force One aircraft will likely be the last to regularly fly people around. Considering the two current 200 models have been around for 30 years (and are among very few 200 models still in the air), it's certainly conceivable that the two new planes, supposedly to take to the skies in 2024, will be around until at least 2050, when Lufthansa, Korean Air and Air China will have long retired their fleets of the 47-i.

[@Skirbiy]

Queen of the skies absolute masterpiece perfect!

[@zackakai5173]

Apparently during WWII, the President was transported across the Atlantic on a Japanese Zero due to threat of attack by a Soviet Typhoon class ballistic missile submarine.

[@fangabxyfangabxy8563]

I don’t get it

[@AirlinerHistory]

A great video, and it confirms some things for a future video I am putting out shortly on my own channel. Thank you

[@ericgirardet1848]

The next administration should order the plane to be delivered with the old paint scheme.

[@RichO1701e]

The Trump paint scheme is godawful

[@GopherBaroque61]

@@RichO1701e Agreed. It's way too similar to his failed airline's livery. Of course, it's Trump... so, let's throw out 60 years of history. What an ass.

[@tjdarkrage6693]

Just because you don't like Republican red, doesn't mean it shouldn't be represented on the President's plane. What, you want to take the red stripes out of the flag, too? Besides, Red should represent the liberal looney left progressives, who are just red communists in disguise.

[@Buconoir]

@@tjdarkrage6693turmp lost. He's irrelevant.

[@tjdarkrage6693]

@@Buconoir Keep telling yourself that. 2022 is coming.

[@L33tSkE3t]

The Paint Scheme for the new Air Force one needs to be changed… It makes one of the most prestigious aircraft on the planet look like a budget Airline. I vote for a modernization of the current paint scheme.

[@ufo9661]

*Note: the goverment has already signed a contract with boeing for 2 new 747/8 to replace the old ones.

[@childish8469]

but under an executive order the president can change that. (i mean the color.)

[@camf7522]

At least the new, yet out of production, B747-8 Presidential Flight will now be able be painted in its traditional colours.

[@FoundAndExplained]

I wonder if they will change it

[@camf7522]

@@FoundAndExplained ..I would,, trading is a good thing sometimes.

[@Kaidhicksii]

Yeah I've been following Boom for a while now: if their Overture actually does get picked, that'd be quite the fairy tale story with a start-up company emerging as the presidential carrier in a post-pandemic world. The A380 I think is safe to rule out for the reason you just gave, though it is a very interesting concept and would keep the plane in the air for a little longer. And the 777x with its range & efficiency probably makes the most sense, but I really hope the 747-8 is picked to continue the jumbo jet legacy as Air Force One. :)

[@nikobelic4251]

The 777-X is not an option according to current requirements. One of them being at least 3 engines. That’s why the first purpose built AF-1 had at least 3 engines.

[@almerindaromeira8352]

In this digital world there is no need for supersonic. Even for normal business people. If you bring your phone and laptop your productivity doesn't take a hit. Supersonic is only for enthusiasts. Why should the president ride on a private jet sized dart? Is he John McCain evading enemy planes?

[@lonwaslien104]

I hate the proposed new livery. Too commercial. Looks like old TWA and USAirways liveries.

[@user-ot7mu7ny1k]

It’s actually modeled off of trump airlines... go figure.

[@chuc98]

The color scheme is Trump’s idea. No doubt the colors will never happen now. Robbin’s egg blue for the bottom is meant to help blend the plane against the sky when viewing it from below so the proposed garish colors would make it a very visible target.

[@scottyee707]

The new one so much more aggressive and sharp, the old one looks like it belongs in a YMCA parade

[@chuc98]

@@scottyee707 the proposed color scheme is obnoxious and makes it an obvious target in the sky. YMCA? Not sure what you’re even trying to assert with that comment.

[@scottyee707]

@@chuc98 target lmao, this in 2020, no one is using eyesight to take down airplanes... I know it goes over your head

[@falcon9xx]

Super informative. Thank you.

[@sigdeldiwon]

Love your contents Nick!!

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks!

[@DJM.I.A.]

I use to be stationed at Davis - Monthan in Arizona, which is where the boneyard is at for where decommissioned planes go to, and the old AF 1 plane was out there. I had a restricted area badge to go into the boneyard and walk right up to the plane and touch it. It was cool & all but the C-5s that were next to it made airforce 1 look like a Learjet

[@IceeAviation]

Very informative ...thank you

[@syedarooshahmed1554]

Awesome video thanks for sharing

[@daribbil]

Thank you for the history lesson

[@maxant4285]

Just in case you don't know - that was not a U-boat shown.

[@bencarpendale]

he said that

[@maxant4285]

@@bencarpendale 😁

[@christalbot210]

Considering Eisenhower wasn't president in 1962, I'm guessing you meant 1952. :-)

[@dennisswaney644]

The map showing Roosevelt's route to Casablanca is extremely wrong! The Boeing 314 "Dixie Clipper" (technically an USN C-143) route was from Miami, Florida to Trinidad to Belém, Brazil to Bathurst, Gambia (now Banjul, The Gambia). At Bathurst, he changed to an USAAF C-54 (ex TWA DC-4) for the flight to Casablanca. The return route was the same except for a stop at Monrovia, Liberia on the Casablanca - Bathurst leg.

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks for the correction. At the time of editing I couldn't find the route by the aircraft.

[@brianstringfellow8241]

The current livery is very good there is a af1 that sits at natl harbour and when I approached it ..I was terrified and amazed even though the plane wasn't moving it was huge and represented the very best....leave this livery on this plane the livery represents freedom and hope for all

[@PaulStewartAviation]

A fascinating video!

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks Paul! Hopefully see you sometime soon!

[@DigiCat99]

Cool!

[@DJ-uy8qp]

Awesome video!

[@kamalnathkanthimathinathan1473]

Super sonic sounds super smooth...

[@stevenmedlock7580]

I liked this video very much..

[@generalghost9606]

I’m subscribed this video is good

[@FoundAndExplained]

:)

[@joaquinpraveenvishnu8509]

The best content!

[@jacobweiszberger194]

Nice video

[@mr.n0ne]

Subscribed. Liked. Commented.👍

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks for subbing :)

[@courtneyksf]

45's livery looks identical to aeroflot

[@robertjonas6216]

Exactly what I thought

[@Lee247Jamaica]

True

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video

[@s4und3rs_highhms47]

The Dolphin 2 probably shouldn’t be here,as there is no evidence it flew in it,but I like how deep you dug and I appreciate it

[@FoundAndExplained]

I thought it was an interesting place to start the story

[@Bob18818]

Really interesting video

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks for visiting

[@cefb8923]

5:02 A380 replacing the C5? Nope. They need to the kneeling capability to drive trucks on board. Also you can load it front front and rear.

[@Epsilon11Fox]

747-400 Military AKA VC-25 is so cool!

[@MN-lr5vg]

New livery looks interesting. But the classic livery made by french designer Loewy remains stunning

[@andrewday3206]

Trump’s livery looks like a 1980’s plastic toy. It is gaudy

[@andrewday3206]

@Hvcfghc That’s fine but Air Force One is an icon across the globe. There is value in tradition. Changing Air Force One is like painting new colors on the Statue of Liberty 🗽

[@andrewday3206]

@Hvcfghc Then put Stilettos 👠 on the Statue of Liberty 🗽 Air Force One is a national and worldwide icon of the United States

[@andrewday3206]

@Hvcfghc Ignorance would think Air Force One is not a national icon Not surprising

[@gator9520]

I’ve actually been in the 707 it was pretty cool

[@Skirbiy]

Your lucky

[@andrewlawrence2272]

I chuckled at the use of a Russian Typhoon ballistic missile submarine to represent a German WWII U-boat. Otherwise, another excellent video. Keep up the good work but your treatment applied to military projects would be the icing on the cake.

[@FoundAndExplained]

It was the last shot of the day and I was like... where can I find a uboat... i KNOW it was wrong, but man sometimes you just want to get it out!

[@andrewlawrence2272]

@@FoundAndExplained Fully understand. I would be untrigued to know how many people spotted it. Do you have any intention of expanding acope to military what ifs? There is so much scope post war. Keep up the great work.

[@smokyblackeyes3615]

Kursk representing a U-boat *_completly accurate_*

[@FoundAndExplained]

It’s all I could find

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

Nope that was a Typhoon class sub.

[@robertorafaelvazquezvazque2376]

Some "long haul" guys have been very inspired by this video

[@FoundAndExplained]

I'm sure its a 'Simple' misunderstanding

[@Concodroid]

Hey, did you accidently duplicate the clipper at 0:24?

[@janmann33]

The 747s entered service in 1992, not 2001.

[@markrossow6303]

an Eisenhower era 707 is at Boeing Museum in Seattle as is a Concorde (saw that one on Final final approach...

[@bob80q]

its a VC-135

[@LuisAWhiteNotaryServices]

I do not like the new color, I hope the new president keeps the old colors its classier and looks more refine, the 747-800 is in deed the best choice. USA 🇺🇸

[@JustJohn505]

Totally agree, trump is trying to destroy every bit of america and I hate it

[@loompaoompa2627]

@@JustJohn505 oh grow up

[@JustJohn505]

@@loompaoompa2627 ?

[@tazukisky]

@@JustJohn505 don't try to make it political, this is for aeronautics, and don't blame it all for Trump, The colors isn't picked by him.

[@JustJohn505]

@@tazukisky m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvJhGSkbap3Z5I Watch this video around 0:20 mark Also trump is a joke it's hard not to make it political lmao

[@radudeATL]

The current livery is perfect. Leave it be...

[@Skirbiy]

Its boring 😴

[@xzach1993]

I Totally Agree Current Livery...Leave it ALONE!!!

[@tylermoon9777]

It is not all about the look most of it they have not told you because of security it is all about protecting the president

[@Skirbiy]

@Dan Nguyen I meant the old one was boring I like the new one because it has the us flag colors.

[@childish8469]

@@Skirbiy ok kid, just let the grown ups talk now. the original design under kennedy was for elegance, not the aggresive orange. america had so much military might that they didnt need to look agressive.

[@ajpineno9113]

Btw they already bought two new 747-8i to replace the older 747s, so yeah they already made a choice

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

Love your vids mate. Hope to see em for yrs to come! MAny thanks for taking the time to produce these for us.

[@FoundAndExplained]

Glad you like them! more this week :)

[@littlerambo]

Hope KZbin recommend your videos more often so you reach more people... Your videos are amazing!!

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thank you so much!!

[@hunterleebrown]

2:14 1953 maybe? Eisenhower wasn’t president in 1962 (nor in 1952)

[@FoundAndExplained]

Right, so I see where the confusion is. 1962 is when Air Force One was officially named and passed to a 707. Eisenhower was president until January 1961. Eisenhower did fly on a 707 but it had Air Force livery. Sorry I wasn't clear :)

[@beboy12003]

This was good. It was very interesting that the Air force had considered the A380 as a option. I always thought that using an foreign airplane wasn't possible.

[@johnp139]

Airbus didn’t bid so it was a moot point.

[@mairapasok5258]

Wow

[@riliryrimaddyvia9630]

Unlikely but maybe the 777X or the A350 should be in thought as well ,fuel prices should probably be going up in price in a few years time

[@nikobelic4251]

No, one of the requirements is at least 3 engines

[@woodduck2178]

The us government won't use an airbus aircraft unless it's made in the us

[@nikobelic4251]

@@woodduck2178 yeah and they don’t make widebodies in the US

[@paulcheek5711]

airbus for an American president no way

[@IllusiveDude]

Gas prices is the least of the US governments concerns

[@danielupcott5439]

The airbus plane actually looks really good!

[@FoundAndExplained]

Imagine a military spec A380

[@oxcart4172]

Columbine II is being restored back to VC-121 configuration as we speak-the intention is to display it as a flying museum.

[@FoundAndExplained]

True!

[@godzillaplayz7777]

Subbed.liked.commented

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks for subbing

[@godzillaplayz7777]

Your welcome

[@amjadhamraoui7061]

I hope that it will be the 747-8. For me, it’s one of the best aircraft in the world

[@tulsatrash]

>mentions WW2 german Uboats. >Shows an image of a late cold war Soviet Ballistic Missile Submarine. Seems legit.

[@SlawcioD]

1:38 talking about U-Boots showing Typhoon class sub ;)

[@bingosunnoon9341]

Eisenhower had an Aero Commander that was know as AF1 when he was aboard. Flew him to Camp David.

[@JakupRodriguezOfficial]

How did you get the 3D models?

[@aero_park]

Me being an aviation fan… YES

[@theskyline1425]

On one hand I love the current livery on the Air force one but on the other I find the new lively some how better. Your content is amazing. I'm happy I found this channel. Keep up!

[@FoundAndExplained]

Dude thanks so much for stopping by!

[@theskyline1425]

@@FoundAndExplained anytime

[@budaroski]

A space force 1 would be so cool.

[@YourOldUncleNoongah]

You say SAM 2600 but the tail shows 26000???

[@FoundAndExplained]

26000 - mistake on my end

[@Sir_Gugharde_Wuglis]

Thumbnail: a380 AFO Patriotic Americans: it’s treason then...

[@FoundAndExplained]

Well spotted

[@Sir_Gugharde_Wuglis]

Eric Ferguson some people have more smug than humor... m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoXZhZ2KhJebd6s

[@Sir_Gugharde_Wuglis]

lol. I make is silly comment about the US leader not using US made planes, and then a political battle starts. I get it. rage on key board warriors, rage on.

[@kenetickups6146]

@@Sir_Gugharde_Wuglis I'm sorry for people bugging you with politics

[@Sir_Gugharde_Wuglis]

Kenetic Kups eh, it’s the internet, and everyone is on the edge of their seat right now.

[@AverageInternetEnjoyer.]

Wow I cannot believe that we are about to have another Concord

[@de_sh0t114]

Damn I wish we got the dc10 it was so pretty.

[@Coreyphillip7478]

Vc 25a entered service in 1990 not 2001

[@FoundAndExplained]

Yes but the original 707s were still used till 2001 and given the name air force one when the president used them.

[@Coreyphillip7478]

@@FoundAndExplained alright but, the vc 25a was in service after 1990, it was said that they entered in 2001, when they entered in 1990.

[@ayushthosar6005]

Yaay I was the ten-thousandth like

[@sumanbasu5384]

Can u pls explain how this boeing 314 travelled from DC to Casablanca I. 3 legs? Did it refuel in mid air as those days air refueler never existed

[@lexprontera8325]

Stop 2 seems to be the Azores. Stop 1 was probably a refueling ship at sea half way to the Azores, a seaplane tender of some sort. The 314 is a seaplane, so that would be my first guess.

[@Buconoir]

I'm so glad turmp will have no chance of screwing this up. Same guy who wanted to stick with "goddamn steam" (lol) will probably be in prison by the time it comes to choosing paint.

[@JSolisHD]

Another point to be included in the number of reasons why AIrbus A380VIP was rejected as AIR Force One was that the cost per plane (3pc) would not justify the construction of an Airbus Facility in Alabama (Just to assemble 3x USAF A380) on US Soil.

[@redballthing]

damn man you deserve way more than what you have now

[@FoundAndExplained]

Thanks for subscribing! This was a tough video as its not just one 3d model, but there is one for every presidential plane, including the Lockheed one although it only appears very briefly.

[@redballthing]

In my opinion, you done a great job!

[@mo8755]

The best bit Capital L Bunkerboy won’t be riding in the new one lol hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

[@minitrundle]

SAM 26 and 27 THOUSAND. 3 zeros in thousand.

[@Chevelled]

Speaking of the super sonic feature hours on a United 737 I was coming home on the screen you’re actually or building supersonic jets to add to their fleet

[@maxant4285]

2:11 you meant 1952 4:52 you meant 1991

[@Tzvi092]

tail numbers of by a 0 as well. Otherwise, an ok piece.

[@FoundAndExplained]

1962 is when Air Force One was officially named and passed to a 707 from the Lockheed aircraft. Eisenhower was president until January 1961. Eisenhower did fly on a 707 from 1959, but it had Air Force livery. Sorry I wasn't clear :) 707 was used till 2001.

[@FoundAndExplained]

on the 3d model?

[@FoundAndExplained]

"SAM 27000's last flight as Air Force One was on August 29, 2001 when it flew President George W. Bush from San Antonio to Waco, Texas"

[@maxant4285]

You explained nothing here, my friend. You messed up all dates.

[@nerdwatch1017]

I remember after Awesome #45 won in 2016 thinking he would just have the most advanced Air Force one made ah specially for him but knowing he stopped that idea and others because he knew that money would be better used on fixing the horrors of the last administration and instead used his own plane that’s just as good!! As Air Force one

[@ProjectFlashlight612]

President Benjamin Harrison's Air Force One was a single-horse carriage pulled by an elderly stallion named Gilbert.

[@alexbellotti3087]

You skipped the VC-54 Sacred Cow used by President Roosevelt and VC-118 Independence used by President Truman.