President Trump has been personally involved in conversations about changing the color scheme of Air Force One but congressional lawmakers are working to limit his options for a redesign of the iconic aircraft
The House Armed Services Committee voted 31-26 Wednesday to approve an amendment restricting the paint and interior decorating choices for new presidential aircraft that are currently in development. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut said he introduced the amendment to limit the cost of the new planes. "Additional paint can add weight to the plane," Courtney said."Additional fixtures inside can also add to cost and delays to the delivery of the plane."But Rep.
And it's going to be red, white and blue, which I think is appropriate." Photos: Air Force One: A visual historyThis is the first flight photo of the Columbine III, the US Air Force Lockheed Super Constellation used by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, on Nov. 26, 1954. Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Air Force One: A visual historyPresident Dwight Eisenhower and First Lady Mamie Eisenhower exit"Air Force One," a Lockheed Constellation named Columbine II in 1953.
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