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10. Don't be silly. AF1 is a 747, not a stealth fighter

Thu Jul 19, 2018, 08:41 AM

Jul 2018

It’s probably the most recognizable aircraft in the world. If a foe is close enough for gunfire, it isn’t doing to hide with blue paint... and any other weapon system doesn’t care what color it is.

The plane’s existing coloring is because Kennedy told the designer that he liked blue. The AF was originally going to give it a bright orange forward section with a black nose.

(Of course I mean “the planes that most often serve as AF1”)

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Trump wants to redesign Air Force 1! [View all] imanamerican63 Jul 2018 OP

What's wrong with this idea? Red, White and Blue can look classy..... brooklynite Jul 2018 #1

This is trump, were talking about mercuryblues Jul 2018 #2

It looks good, but it it's about the security! imanamerican63 Jul 2018 #3

That's white blue and red... n/t mwooldri Jul 2018 #4

ISWYDT! Roland99 Jul 2018 #5

Dirty Donny* has commissioned russian artists to design something 'appropriately republican' Achilleaze Jul 2018 #6

I'm sorry BillyBobBrilliant Jul 2018 #9

Air Force 1 will not be shot down by someone who can see it. former9thward Jul 2018 #7

White, blue, red, horizontal stripes. greymattermom Jul 2018 #8

Don't be silly. AF1 is a 747, not a stealth fighter FBaggins Jul 2018 #10