Air Force One is one of the most emblematic symbols of the presidency in the U.S., the aircraft has a number of appeals relating to American culture. The plane is decorated with the inscription "United States of America, American flag, presidential seal. The space inside the aircraft is about 370 square meters, the decor resembles an airplane more than a hotel or office. The lowest level of the aircraft serves as the hold. Middle level is for passengers while at the highest level is designed for communication equipment. On board Air Force One the president has his quarters with a bedroom, bathroom, gym and office room. Most of the airplane has been done manually. Staff meets in the large conference room, which also acts as a presidential dining room. Senior staff members have own office space. For a group of reporters traveling with the president appointed a separate place. The aircraft is equipped with a suite that can serve as an operating room during each flight on board the doctor. Air Force can be refueled in flight, are on board electronic equipment against EMP type weapons, which could be exploited by terrorists. As described it in an interview with CNN White House correspondent John King, Air Force One is a "military jet in the literal sense of the word." The aircraft is equipped with top-class communication equipment which allows it to function as a mobilnemu command center in case of attack on the United States. The role of this Air Force One played on Sept. 11 when he became a mobile bunker, because all the targets on the surface of the earth as being at risk from terrorist attack. Each Air Force One flight is treated as a military operation, the crew of the aircraft at the base in Maryland before each flight checks and aircraft from the runway to the plane of the White House the president is being transported by helicopter Marine One. The support base in Maryland on earth is authorized to shoot down any unauthorized aircraft that approach the base during the off Air Force One. The base in Maryland the president always comes up with "the football" or briefcase, in which there is a code to activate nuclear weapons. During the entire flight over briefcase armed security officer, who after landing to transmit it to an army officer. (Polish-usa.pl)
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