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DETAILS ON THE CHALLENGE COIN. Measures: 1.75/45mm in diameter. Type: Die Cast Enamel with Cut Out. Plating: Dual plated with gold color and highly polished nickel. Edge: Reeded (“Ridged” or “Grooved”). Serial Numbered: #238 Very low number! Display: Comes with a quality acrylic clear display to protect the challenge coin. Presentation Box: Blue semi-soft shell with silver colored “Great Seal of the United States” on the top and royal blue soft padded satin lined material on the inside. President of the United States (POTUS) Air Force One (AF-1). The President of the United States must be ready to travel anywhere in the world on a moments notice. Fortunately, modern Presidents have access to a variety of transportation options including flying aboard Air Force One. Technically, Air Force One is used to describe any Air Force aircraft carrying the President but since the middle of the 20th century, it has been standard practice to refer to specific planes that are equipped to transport the Commander-in-Chief. Today, this name refers to one of two highly customized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. The Air Force designation for the aircraft is VC-25A. Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words “United States of America, ” the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies. Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States. Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The planes two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations. Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. For the next 15 years, various propeller-driven aircraft served the President, until President Dwight D. Eisenhower flew to Europe aboard VC-137A, a Boeing 707 Stratoliner, in August 1959. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in a jet specifically built for presidential use a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H. A very rare and beautiful challenge coin for your Air Force One (AF-1), Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland or. The item “USAF AIR FORCE ONE AF-1 SAM FOX POTUS US CINC ANDREWS SERIAL #238 CHALLENGE COIN” is in sale since Tuesday, September 26, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\Current Militaria (2001-Now)\Original Items\Challenge Coins”. The seller is “patchman117″ and is located in Surprise, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Subject Matter: President of the United States (POTUS)
• Subject Matter 2: Air Force One – Presidential Airlift Plane
• Feel Of Coin: Die Cast Enamel with Cut Out
• Coin Dimensions: 1.75″ / 45 mm in diameter
• Branch: United States Air Force, USAF, AF
• Plating: Dual Plated Gold & High Polish Nickel
• Serial #: 238
• Air Force Base: Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland
• Type: Challenge Coin

Presidential Air Force One (AF-1) Landing at Andrews AFB, Maryland. DETAILS ON THE CHALLENGE COIN. Measures: 1.75/45mm in diameter. Type: Die Cast Enamel with Cut Out. Plating: Dual plated with gold color and highly polished nickel. Edge: Reeded (“Ridged” or “Grooved”). Display: Comes with a quality acrylic clear display to protect the challenge coin. Presentation Box: Blue semi-soft shell with silver colored “Great Seal of the United States” on the top and royal blue soft padded satin lined material on the inside. The President of the United States must be ready to travel anywhere in the world on a moments notice. Fortunately, modern Presidents have access to a variety of transportation options including flying aboard Air Force One. Technically, Air Force One is used to describe any Air Force aircraft carrying the President but since the middle of the 20th century, it has been standard practice to refer to specific planes that are equipped to transport the Commander-in-Chief. Today, this name refers to one of two highly customized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. The Air Force designation for the aircraft is VC-25A. Air Force One is one of the most recognizable symbols of the presidency, spawning countless references not just in American culture but across the world. Emblazoned with the words “United States of America, ” the American flag, and the Seal of the President of the United States, it is an undeniable presence wherever it flies. Capable of refueling midair, Air Force One has unlimited range and can carry the President wherever he needs to travel. The onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse, and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command center in the event of an attack on the United States. Inside, the President and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 square feet of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the President that features a large office, lavatory, and conference room. Air Force One includes a medical suite that can function as an operating room, and a doctor is permanently on board. The planes two food preparation galleys can feed 100 people at a time. Air Force One also has quarters for those who accompany the President, including senior advisors, Secret Service officers, traveling press, and other guests. Several cargo planes typically fly ahead of Air Force One to provide the President with services needed in remote locations. Air Force One is maintained and operated by the Presidential Airlift Group, part of the White House Military Office. The Airlift Group was founded in 1944 as the Presidential Pilot Office at the direction of President Franklin D. For the next 15 years, various propeller-driven aircraft served the President, until President Dwight D. Eisenhower flew to Europe aboard VC-137A, a Boeing 707 Stratoliner, in August 1959. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy became the first President to fly in a jet specifically built for presidential use a modified Boeing 707. Over the years, several other jet aircraft have been used, with the first of the current aircraft being delivered in 1990 during the administration of President George H. A very rare and beautiful challenge coin for your Air Force One (AF-1), Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland or. 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• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Subject Matter: President of the United States (POTUS)
• Subject Matter 2: Air Force One – Presidential Airlift Plane
• Feel Of Coin: Die Cast Enamel with Cut Out
• Coin Dimensions: 1.75″ / 45 mm in diameter
• Branch: United States Air Force, USAF, AF
• Plating: Dual Plated Gold & High Polish Nickel
• Serial #: 238
• Air Force Base: Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland