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From: ron@brl-sem.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
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Subject: Re: No favoritism in Washington Center
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Date: Fri, 20-Dec-85 23:08:57 EST
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> 
> Seems that I remember reading that Air Force One is NOT a specific plane,
> but that call sign is given to any aircraft that the President is in.  An
> ultra-light, therefore, could technically be "Air Force One".  I'm not
> sure whether or not a helicopter carrying him is designated AF1 or not.
> Seems probable, as the helicopters, while having Marine Corps guards
> and "cabin crew", are owned and flown by the Air Force.
> 

The Helicopter used to ferry the president to Andrews AFB is Marine One.
The radio designator for the 707's when not carrying the president is
either SE-26000 or 27000 (I'm not sure of the letter prefix).

-Ron