Reagan and AF"1"

(Robert M. Gary) wrote in message . com...
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They mentioned on the news that it was not really "Airforce 1" because
Bush did not fly out to California too.



Robert,

Thanks for the clarification. I didn't see that portion of the events myself
but my Dad insisted they called it "AF1".
I just said OK to avoid another senseless argument between us.
;-)

Its also little known that "Airfoce 1" is not really A plane. There
are a fleet of planes operated by the president's Airforce
transporation squadron. There are little jets for trips to the vinyard
and medium jets for medium trips to shorter runways. However, everyone
thinks of the 747 (of which there are actually 2). Airforce 1 does not
travel alone either. There are a fleet of C130's that carry things
like the motorcade (the president doesn't need to wait for a rental
car, he brings his bullet proof car with him.

-Robert

OK, Got a question.

If the President flys on an Air Force plane, it's called "Air Force
1". If he flys on a Marine Helicopter, it's "Marine 1". I assume
that a Navy or Army aircraft will be "Army 1" and "Navy 1".

Now, if for some reason he flew in my Cessna 172, what would I use as
a call sign? Since my plane is not owned by the military, would I use
a special call sign? I know the chances of the President flying with
me is *remote*, but I wonder what would be used in this case....

Any ideas?