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3catwoman3

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8. Someone I know well used to fly in the squadron that flies POTUS.

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 11:01 AM

Yesterday

So, from the horse's mouth, so to speak (He was not assigned to AF 1 himself.) -

2 planes minimum are always taken. Plus other cargo-type aircraft to haul The Beast limo, a. helicopter, etc, etc, etc.

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