Most Interesting Facts About Air Force One

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Distinctive Security Measures

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Back in 1959, the aircraft was provided with cameras placed in its wheel wells that were so efficient they could distinguish license plates from nearly 30,000 feet away. This was courtesy of Secretary of State Allen Dulles, of which the Washington D.C. area airport would be named after. Security has evolved throughout the years, since Air Force One was solely designed with War in mind and the safe transportation of the President, there are a variety of security measures specifically built-in. In addition, the body of the aircraft has electronic countermeasures that will jam enemy radar when identified.