So when does Air Force 1 take off with * on his last ride on the damn thing.

[alphafemale]

And could that be visible from the Mall? That would be a could be a good condition, for maybe the most participants in a "Moon," in the history of the universe.

[ShortnFiery]

1. I don't know exactly when * leaves for Dallas, but it won't be on Air Force 1.

It has been reported that * had his LAST plane ride on AF 1 a few days ago. NO MAS! :evilgrin:

[Maru Kitteh]

28. That's the truth! He and Daddy flew to DC after the dedication of Daddy's aircraft carrier

And that was it.

Good riddance to both of them.

[NMDemDist2]

2. it won't be AF1 the next time he gets on a plane

he'll be done by then but usually the exiting prez leaves around noon on the day of the swearing in

[onenote]

9. it is the same plane as Air Force One, its just not called Air Force One

when its occupant isn't the president.

In fact, there actually are a couple of planes, with different registrations, that go by the name Air Force One when they are transporting the president.

[alphafemale]

16. I think ANY plane with the President on it is Air Force 1

But yes. I was considering the courtesy farewell flight on the decked out jetliner that usually carries the distinction of being AF1.

[MercutioATC]

24. Any AIR FORCE plane with the POTUS onboard is called "Air Force One".

Marines? Marine One.
Army? Army One.
Commercial flight? Executive One.

If it's the Prez's family (without him), it's "Air Force One Foxtrot" (or the appropriate "XXXX One Foxtrot" name.

The VP? Air Force Two.

The VP's family? Air Force Two Foxtrot.

[Clio the Leo]

12. Yep ... he will NEVER ride on Air Force 1 Again!!

Whoohooo!!!!

[onenote]

14. he'll ride on the same plane that is called Air Force One when the president is a passenger

it just won't be called Air Force One for this particular flight:
http://www.politicalbase.com/news/bush-takes-last-scheduled-air-force-one-flight/168010/

[Clio the Leo]

33. so as I was saying........

... he will NEVER RIDE ON AIR FORCE ONE AGAIN!!!! WHOOOHOOO!!!!! :)

[Historic NY]

3. Not soon enough but I think he is leaving by helicopter....

you can see & hear the planes.

[MarianJack]

4. Actually,...

...when he leaves it will no longer be "Air Force One" because bush will (thank God) no longer be president.

[LakeSamish706]

5. As I understood, * will not ride on AF1 ever again..... There will be a military plane....

that takes him to Texas, but not AF1.

[onenote]

11. It will be one of the planes that is designated Air Force One when the president uses it

It just won't be designated Air Force One for this trip.

[LakeSamish706]

21. With any luck maybe they can dump their cargo over SF's dump that was trying....

to name itself after Shurb.

[onehandle]

6. Tuesday, filled with cronies from Andrews AFB. Won't be called AF1...

...because Obama won't be aboard. Not visible from the Mall.

[FreakinDJ]

7. Make the Bastard fly commercial air

Or Blair-House Air we'll call it

[alphafemale]

10. Take off your shoes and raise your hands in the air while I wand ya'

[Tabasco_Dave]

46. Make him fly Southwest airlines with a C ticket. n/t

[fortyfeetunder]

47. I'll spot him two on Southwest to Bush Airport

so he can feel like a private citizen again. And enjoy how it feels to fly with TSA. Would he joke in the metal detection line?

[alphafemale]

8. OK...not officially Air Force 1. But I thought it was a "courtesy" thing.

Just like Nixon flew out on what would have been known as Marine 1 on any other day.

And I seem to remember footage of the bush1 plane leaving over DC airspace.

[NYC_SKP]

13. "Sigh" for you and trying to ask a simple question...

and being schooled on whether it's going to officially be called "air force one".

:hug:

so, what's the final answer, when will he last be flying in that big shiny plane that was once called or looks very much like air force one?

[backscatter712]

18. I imagine that right after Obama's inauguration, Bush will take his last flight on that VC-25.

Yes, Bush will fly on that customized 747 one more time immediately after he ceases being President - it's a "courtesy flight" that is traditionally given to the previous president immediately after he leaves office.

But as others have stated, only a plane that is currently carrying the President gets the call sign Air Force One.

[alphafemale]

19. I don't think it could be designated AF1 for that flight.

You are right...

It would just be the courtesy flight to the curb on the pimped out plane that used to be his.

[onenote]

23. immediately after the swearing in and speech, but before lunch in the Capitol

After President Obama gives his Inaugural Address, he will escort outgoing President George W. Bush to a departure ceremony before attending a luncheon in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. The 56th Inaugural Parade will then make its way down Pennsylvania Avenue from the Capitol to the White House with groups traveling from all over the country to participate.

http://www.modbee.com/inauguration/



See also:
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/01/07/bush-heading-to-texas-on-inauguration-day/

[PatGund]

37. Funny you mention that.....

Ford took the oath of office while Nixon was still in the air. Technically Nixon was still president then.

As a result, the 707, (Okay, VC-137) was Air Force One when it took off. During mid-flight, the minute Ford took the oath, it stopped being Air Force One and became SAM (Special Air Mission) 27000.

This is echoed in the movie "Air Force One" - the minute the MC-130 took the president (Harrison Ford) on board, it changed it's call sign to Air Force One.

If Bush's flight back to Texas leaves before 12:00pm on the 20th, technically it would be Air Force One. The second Obama takes the oath of office though, it would become SAM (Tail number) instead.

[VolcanoJen]

15. I think he leaves from the Capitol aboard Marine One....

... or Marine Buh-Bye or whatever it's called at that point, then flies over to Andrews to catch Air Force One, or, Air Force Get The Hell Out Of Here and Go Away Forever, or whatever it's called at that point.

So, I think it's conceivable that Marine One will be visible from the Mall...?

[alphafemale]

22. I would so love to see that.

What time does that happen?

[VolcanoJen]

25. No exact time, but after the swearing-in, and before the parade...

... traditionally, that's the way it's happened, at least.

It should be a great moment for America. I can only imagine the millions of cheers on the Mall as we witness Marine One taking off into the sky!

Edit:Washington Post puts it like this:

Noon -- Ceremony ends, followed by the inaugural address, luncheon, departure of President Bush and parade.

Hey, I was close! :-) Forgot about the luncheon. Maybe it's just that I can't wait!!!!!!

[alphafemale]

27. So would it be taking off from the Capitol Building area?

Or the White House?

:shrug:

[VolcanoJen]

34. Capitol.

The luncheon is in the Capitol, I think. Then all the congress critters go out, throw shoes rose petals, and he flies away, off to Andrews, where I'm sure his minions will be waiting to send him off to the Dallas McMansion Suburbs aboard callsign "Air Force Worst President Ever."

All of this happens while the rest of us line up along the parade route. I'm telling you, I envision millions of American cheering wildly as that helicopter lifts off. People will be electric, just watching for it. Is he gone yet? Did he go yet? Is he GONE? :-)

It is going to be a thing to see!!!!

[NYC_SKP]

38. "Marine Buh-Bye"!!!

:rofl:

[jberryhill]

17. As a tribute, they are releasing a flock of geese ahead the plane /nt

[VolcanoJen]

20. Bwaaaaaaaah!!!

:spank: :spank:

[EraOfResponsibility]

29. bad!!! bad!!!! naughty naughty!!!

[elleng]

36. And I SAW the geese!

ALL OVER THE MALL, around Washington Monument! HUNDREDS!

[az chela]

26. Get him a bus ticket

[jberryhill]

30. $50 and a new suit /nt

[Art_from_Ark]

32. And the 3rd boxcar on the midnight train

[Hawkeye-X]

31. Not worthy of the bus.

Let him walk.

Hawkeye-X

[davidpdx]

44. Better yet

A one way ticket to Guantanamo Bay

[elleng]

35. They'll prolly leave from langley (?)

in 'another' AF #, after they've had lunch or something with O. NOT visible from Mall, but a helicopter might be.

[onenote]

41. Andrews. nt

[elleng]

43. Right; thanks!

.

[AllentownJake]

39. Truman left by train

I say the same should be done with *

[EffieBlack]

40. Probably not - but you'll see the chopper take off from the East Front of the Capitol

Almost just as good!

[LiberalFighter]

42. One of Bush* buddies need to buy him a plane and a gaggle of geese.

[MilesColtrane]

45. I hope they count the hand towels in the rest room.

Cause you know that fucker's going to try to steal something as a souvenir.