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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