Air Force One – it’s probably the most famous plane on the globe. Dedicated to flying the president around the world, it has been dubbed “one of the most recognisable symbols of the presidency” by the White House.
Shame no-one told Donald Trump that.
Tweeting about fourth of July celebrations in Washington – “one of the biggest celebrations in the history of our country” – the commander-in chief said revellers might even be treated to a “low and loud sprint” by “Aircraft One”. Yes, Aircraft One.
“People are coming from far and wide to join us today and tonight for what is turning out to be one of the biggest celebrations in the history of our country, SALUTE TO AMERICA, an all day event at the Lincoln Memorial, culminating with large scale flyovers of the most modern and advanced aircraft anywhere in the world,” the president tweeted on Thursday.
“Perhaps even Aircraft One will do a low & loud sprint over the crowd. That will start at 6:00P.M, but be there early. Then, at 9:00 P.M., a great (to put it mildly) fireworks display. I will speak on behalf of our great country!”
Unfortunately for Trump, there was just one response to his blunder...
Trump later deleted the mistake, tweeting that “Air Force One” might be there to wow the Independence Day crowds.
Technically, Air Force One is only Air Force One when the president is on board – there are actually two highly-customised planes used to ferry the US leader around.
If the vice president is on board either of these aircraft without the president, it is referred to as Air Force Two.