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DetroitLegalBeagle

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14. AF1 never flies alone

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 01:24 PM

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There is always a backup. And multiple other jets of various sizes that go with it. Cargo planes for the limo and other vehicles along with Marine 1. Usually the 2 VC-25's, a C17 and C5, possibly the a E-4B and a depending on the distance, a tanker. Also smaller jets from business class ones up to regional airliner sized ones for moving staff or extra passengers. 5-7 aircraft on average are flown, more if needed.

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