Ummm. "Operational modifications include aerial refueling capability and anti-aircraft missile countermeasures." The current AF1 can refuel in midair. They just never use it because it is a dangerous maneuver. Apparently its a big deal that the new ones they are building might not have the capability.
Tanker landed first possibly because of fuel issues. Black hawk is postering between a civilian helicopter and the C32-B. C32-B Lansing at McGuire which is a training base. Possibly to refuel?
Maybe it's our POTUS. MonkeyWerx suspected AF1 crossed the pond yesterday when there was unusual air activity around DC. He could be flying back.
Where do you see a KC-135 trailing and how do you know fighters are trailing it if they dont show up?!
could be the fuel tanker they use to fuel trumps plane if need be midflight?
There was chatter to stay out of Philly at one point.
Also are they switching planes? The plan loses it's signal when it goes over the runway.
Ummm. "Operational modifications include aerial refueling capability and anti-aircraft missile countermeasures." The current AF1 can refuel in midair. They just never use it because it is a dangerous maneuver. Apparently its a big deal that the new ones they are building might not have the capability.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_VC-25
FYI where the plane is located on the map is where Joint Base MDL is. They run training operations out of there all the time over the atlantic.
As of 7:17pm there are two unidentified aircraft one trailing the tanker closely and one seemingly escorting the Boeing C-32B
Tanker landed first possibly because of fuel issues. Black hawk is postering between a civilian helicopter and the C32-B. C32-B Lansing at McGuire which is a training base. Possibly to refuel?
Sike C32-B gaining altitude quickly
Update: 7:20 the escorting UIA has disappeared
Update: 7:22 neither unidentified aircraft appears on radar
Shoot, they knew we were talking about them!