Bush's Airplane

Sisson2011

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So I know after he left Washington for Midland he was still on the 747, but after that he was flying back to Crawford. Anyone here what his plane of choice was for that flight? Or what he'll fly from now on?
 
Unless he's on gov't business for some reason, he'll be on commercial and charter a/c from now on.

That is why I am wondering if anyone heard what plane he is and will be flying around in now.
 
When he left Andrews yesterday, he left on the 747 that would have been called Air Force One if the President was on it. Since Bush was no longer President, it wasn't Air Force One.

What do they call it in that case -- do they just use its tail number?
 
What do they call it in that case -- do they just use its tail number?

I'm about 99% sure the 747 was "Special Operation 2800" and instead of the helicopter being Marine One it was "Executive One"

Also, the Air Force One captain leaves with his president.
 
when he left andrews yesterday, he left on the 747 that would have been called air force one if the president was on it. Since bush was no longer president, it wasn't air force one.

What do they call it in that case -- do they just use its tail number?

sam 28000
 
I think he will be alright, he was flying for the old man Bush and then Clinton and then W, I can't imagine the 74 time he has!
 
He flew right seat back to D.C., the new AF1 pilot taking over after they landed in Midland. I saw an interview with him on TV a month or so ago where he stated that after his AF1 stint was over, he was retiring from the Air Force.
 
There isn't an "AF One" pilot. There is a "wing" (the 89th Airlift Wing and the 1st Airlift Squadron) that supports the presidential airlift as well as other dignitaries. The crew members are qualed in multiple airplanes and can be "moved" as required. I can also tell you that if you taxi the plane into the mud, you will find yourself getting orders somewhere else...maybe the C-5 (nothing I can confirm or deny) :).
 
I'm about 99% sure the 747 was "Special Operation 2800" and instead of the helicopter being Marine One it was "Executive One"

Also, the Air Force One captain leaves with his president.

Sorry, but "Executive One" is a callsign reserved for the sitting president, on board a civilian aircraft.
 
He flew right seat back to D.C., the new AF1 pilot taking over after they landed in Midland. I saw an interview with him on TV a month or so ago where he stated that after his AF1 stint was over, he was retiring from the Air Force.

Going to fly corporate in Phoenix, I believe. Although I suppose if you were in his shoes you could score any job you want.
 
Sorry, but "Executive One" is a callsign reserved for the sitting president, on board a civilian aircraft.

Generally yes, but:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/bush.day/index.html?section=cnn_latest

The Bushes boarded a helicopter in front of the Capitol bound for Andrews Air Force Base shortly before 1 p.m.

Obama and first lady Michelle Obama walked the Bushes to the helicopter -- known as Marine One when the president is on board but called "Executive One" for this flight -- and bid them farewell with handshakes and hugs.
 
The AF1 pilot is retiring and he accepted a job flying corp in Scottsdale, it was on CNN/Fox. From what I remember it was some ordinary operator, kind of surprising, I guess Fedex isn't hiring.
 
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