Air Force One & US government

Douglas VC-54CSacred Cow

The first aircraft built for a US president

C-54 Skymaster fitted for President Roosevelt, with an elevator for his wheelchair; President Truman signed the National Security Act on board.

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First flight1944

ManufacturerDouglas Aircraft

CountryUnited States

TypePresidential transport (C-54 Skymaster)

StatusMuseum

History

C-54 Skymaster fitted for President Roosevelt, with an elevator for his wheelchair; President Truman signed the National Security Act on board.

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