Intriguing and unknown facts about Air Force One -

If you're curious about the lives of American presidents, then Air Force One has a plethora of fascinating facts waiting to be explored. To uncover everything you never knew about the White House in the sky, fasten your seatbelt and keep your seat upright.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the intriguing world of Air Force One and its role in American history. Click through the gallery to get started.

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It's a triple decker -

There is ample space for the President to relax, with 4,000 sq ft of floor space and three levels to enjoy on the plane. 

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There are three separate entrances -

There are three entrances: the one used by the President that's set up for elegant waving photos, and two others for staff and press members.

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There's a mini-hospital -

Air Force One is equipped with a full medical facility, featuring a fully functional operating room.

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There's a 747 "Doomsday plane" on standby -

If an emergency occurs, the President has a reliable backup. The E-4B plane is constantly on alert and can stay in the air for days, as well as outrun a nuclear explosion! 

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It can go up to 650 mi per hour -

However, the typical speed typically ranges at approximately 580 mph (933 kmh). 

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Nukes? No problem -

Like an airborne bomb shelter, Air Force One is designed to withstand the blast of a nuclear explosion from the ground.

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It can refuel mid-flight -

Air Force One is the only aircraft with the ability to refuel in-flight, allowing it to replenish its fuel reserves at an altitude of 35,000 ft.

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Unlimited range -

Air Force One has the ability to circumnavigate the globe thanks to mid-air refueling.

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It might be cooler in real life than in the movies -

Harrison Ford's portrayal of a brave president aboard Air Force One while a group of terrorists try to hijack it is pretty entertaining, but it is put to shame by the impenetrability of the real-life plane.

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In-flight phone (many phones) usage is allowed -

There are always 85 phones available for use! So if 84 of the phones are already busy, you don't have to worry...

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Reagan kept it stocked with jelly beans -

Ronald Reagan kept jars of jelly beans in both the Oval Office and his aerial office throughout both of his presidential terms in the 1980s.

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It has two kitchens -

These are not regular kitchens; they are kitchens capable of preparing nourishing meals for almost 100 people.

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Bill Clinton used to blast jazz in the air -

Presumably because of his limited hearing and love for the saxophone, Clinton preferred loud jazz as his in-flight music.

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It was once equipped as a spy plane -

During the Cold War in 1959, Allen Dulles, the CIA director, placed cameras in the plane's wheels to read license plates from a height of 29,000 ft.

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It carries almost 100 people -

Air Force One can comfortably accommodate up to 26 crew members and 70 passengers, with extra room.

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But you can't just sit anywhere -

There is assigned seating that changes with each new administration. Approximately 50% of seats are typically set aside for the press and Secret Service agents.

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Ford smuggled Coors Beer -

President Ford's administration made sure to have Coors Beer on board their plane whenever they traveled from the western states to Washington, D.C. where it was not widely available.

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Air traffic? No such thing -

Air Force One receives top priority over all other aircraft in the sky. Commercial flights pause during takeoff or landing to accommodate this. 

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'Fargo' was the in-flight film of choice -

Passengers aboard Air Force One during Bill Clinton's 1996 re-election campaign watched the Coen brothers film repeatedly, with renowned journalist Helen Thomas acknowledging it "the record-holder of Longest Playing Film Aboard Air Force One."

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It's a mobile command center -

The plane is equipped with the same security and technology as the White House's command center to handle terrorist attacks.

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Air Force One transported President Kennedy's body -

John F. Kennedy's Air Force One, currently exhibited at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, transported his body from Dallas following his assassination on November 22, 1963.

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It was also where Johnson was sworn in -

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson assumed the role of president during the very flight on which this occurred.

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You can get a special Air Force One haircut -

Bill Clinton faced significant backlash after causing delays at LAX as a result of his meticulous hair grooming.

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No broccoli! -

Bush Sr. employed a sophisticated aircraft to combat adversaries, specifically targeting a specific leafy vegetable. He prohibited broccoli from being on board Air Force One and in the White House.

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Production cost hundreds of millions -

The extravagant airplane's initial production came with a hefty price tag of US$660 million.

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Homeland Security was born in-flight -

President George W. Bush authorized the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security during a flight to Berlin in 2002. The department remains active today.

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There's nearly 240 mi of wire in the plane -

Air Force One is equipped with an extensive range of phones, screens, and communication devices, necessitating a substantial amount of hardware.

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Is there a doctor in the house? -

The answer is always "yes" aboard Air Force One.

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