Af1
Jun 28, 2004 | 7:04 pm
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Af1
Don't know where to post this but Travelbuzis as good as any...
I just landed in IST a couple of hours ago and taxied right by AF1. Not surprising, since Dubya's in town.
There was another, similarly painted plane parked right next to it.
I didn't get a good view, but similar paintjob, though it looked like a smaller plane.
Anyone know what that was?
Actually, there was an impressive collection of unmarked and foreign gov't planes parked all around... (who knew the Czech republic had an air force...lol) and yes, traffic was a pain!
I just landed in IST a couple of hours ago and taxied right by AF1. Not surprising, since Dubya's in town.
There was another, similarly painted plane parked right next to it.
I didn't get a good view, but similar paintjob, though it looked like a smaller plane.
Anyone know what that was?
Actually, there was an impressive collection of unmarked and foreign gov't planes parked all around... (who knew the Czech republic had an air force...lol) and yes, traffic was a pain!
Jun 28, 2004 | 8:19 pm
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Press plane?
Possibly the press trail plane. When it's close to election time, they usually charter another plane for the media. Too many media for AF1
Jun 29, 2004 | 7:41 am
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Never thought this would happen: NE Florida
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Af1
I just caught a PBS special on this the other day. Both planes always travel together using the second as a spare. If there are problems with the first, we can't have Mr. President waiting around until it is fixed.