Secret Access
Air Force One

It is a uniquely modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet. On every flight, it must run perfectly. It is the personal plane of the President of the United States, Air Force One. Tag along on the President's journey to Africa. See all the technology and manpower at work in the plane. Discover how each stop must meet rigorous safety and security standards.

Go into the cockpit of Air Force One with Colonel Mark Tillman. Security it so strict that many top-level White House staffers are not allowed inside this specially modified Boeing 747. Inside the plane is a plethora of technology and security to keep the most powerful man in the world safe.

The security on board is only the beginning on the President's Central African tour. At each of his six stops, special measures are taken. Each airport must be upgraded to meet safety specifications. Armored limousines and helicopters are airlifted in for additional transport. Secret Service marksmen stand at the ready at each engagement. Even the plane's fuel is tested and secured. Every stop must be a "zero-fail" operation, everything must be perfect.

See all the details that must be checked to ensure the President's safety. Go inside compartments that are rarely seen by the public. Take a ride aboard AIR FORCE ONE.

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Genres: Educational on DVD, Documentary on DVD, History on DVD, Politics on DVD, Travel on DVD