USAF - United States Air Force Boeing VC-25A · 82-8000

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The primary subject is a Boeing VC-25A aircraft, commonly known as Air Force One when the U.S. President is onboard, captured mid-flight in a banking action with wheels partially retracted as it ascends. The aircraft features a distinctive blue, white, and silver livery, with a light blue upper fuselage and nacelles, a polished metallic silver lower fuselage, and a white tail displaying the American flag and registration number 28000. The nose bears the presidential seal, and "USAF" is visible on the underside of the left wingtip. No other aircraft or ground vehicles are visible in the frame. The environment shows clear, partly cloudy skies with good daylight illumination suggesting it was taken during daytime. No airport infrastructure, runway, taxiways, or terminal buildings are visible, indicating the focus is solely on the airborne aircraft. The background is a smooth gradient of blue sky with scattered white clouds, and no ground or horizon is visible, emphasizing the soaring flight of the presidential jet. The photograph embodies an aerial scene highlighting the iconic government-operated wide-body jet ascending with flap surfaces extended under the wings. Keywords: presidential aircraft, midair banking, jet ascending, blue sky, flaps extended, four-engine jet, silver fuselage, USAF markings, American flag tail, aviation photography, cloud patches, panoramic airliner, polished fuselage, military transport jet, executive transport, wide-body airplane, aircraft wheels, airborne plane, autocratic symbol, sky background. -- USAF - United States Air Force Boeing VC-25A 82-8000 PHF airport KPHF airport Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport Newport News, Virginia, USA E8F06155-3EB2-48FB-A75F-2B855341E265.jpeg Michael Ganoe Jr. December 0, 03/20/2020