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I'm shocked that a 757 is af1 rather than the 3x the size 747.
Maybe it's a Starlight 200 or Primus 150 (E1000), both copies made in China.
Not all airports can accommodate a 747. Even Trump has used the 757.
I looked up the longest runway at new castle de, where he was stated to be, and while the 747-i8 could land there, it is just a few hundred meters above min, so I could see them not taking that margin for error with the potus.
I'm just learning about this second plane tonight. I'd expected to have the usuals, hopped up electronic systems, physical counter measures and a fighter escort. I might look some shit up on it to learn about it tomorrow if I have time.
AF1 is the designation of the plane the President is on, regardless of size.
A small single engine plane was AF1 for a few trips President Lyndon Johnson took when back in Texas on a couple of trips.
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