+Dave 2,322 Posted September 5, 2007 Went back to the USAF museum today and went to the Presidential Hangar. There in all its glory was SAM 26000, former Air Force One, the one that JFK used and the one that his coffin came back in. Well I got to go on it today and there was a sense of aw being in there. SAM 26000 You all remember seeing a pic of this around the net right? Here is the same spot more or less, very cramped. You see that metal strip? That is where they cut the cabin to be able to carry JFK's coffin back instead of the cargo hold. Finally this is where they ripped out the seats and placed the coffin. Sorry about the pic quality, the area was cramped and all sectioned off with plexiglass. It was a very moving experience for me to be there after seeing it so many times on the History channel or on this show or that show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FOTF 0 Posted September 5, 2007 That's awesome dude. I want to get back to the Museum of Flight here in Seattle...they have an old Air Force One that you can walk through....doubt it has the same storied history as this one though......very cool pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Sundowner 4,837 Posted September 5, 2007 Fantastic stuff matey...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nesher 628 Posted September 5, 2007 thanks! nice pictures... and a nice history lesson.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted September 5, 2007 That reminds me, I still need to scan my pics from my visit to the USAFM from '04. I think I have a few pics of SAM26000 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted September 6, 2007 Thanks for the pics, always wanted to see inside of the plane but with my disability.. Sorry I couldn't be there dude.. Falcon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GASCAN39 7 Posted September 6, 2007 I spent a day in December dragging the wife through this hangar! She actually took interest in this part of this museum, where as I could have spent a week there.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,322 Posted September 6, 2007 Thanks for the pics, always wanted to see inside of the plane but with my disability.. Sorry I couldn't be there dude.. Falcon Its all good my friend, we will meet someday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FalconC45 162 Posted September 6, 2007 (edited) I'll try to post up pics from my trip to chicago when I get back . I'm leaving this saturday WOOT! Falcon Edited September 6, 2007 by FalconCAF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
