National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force adds a new exhibit called “Flying the President.”

The exhibit features memorabilia flown aboard Air Force One from the FDR to Trump administrations and tells the story of one of the most important missions of the United States Air Force which is to provide fast, safe and reliable air transportation for the President of the United States and other high-ranking government officials.

It highlights the dedicated men and women who perform this critical, no-fail mission. Visitors can see items collected from Air Force One communications specialists, flight attendants, maintainers, support personnel, and security personnel.

According to Museum Curator Christina Douglass, seeing these artifacts will allow visitors to personally connect to one of the Air Force’s most important and visible missions.

“It is quite an honor for those chosen to fly on board Air Force One,” said Douglass. “The plane represents every American citizen, and the women and men of the Presidential Airlift Group and the 89th Airlift Wing execute their duties with professionalism and precision, whether you’re the President of the United States or a guest.”

The exhibit opens on August 7 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

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