Air Force One is an aircraft, owned by the US Government and for personal use by the President. It was on a flight from Alaska to Norway for a annual visit.
Overview[]
Air Force One features a long array of seats, an upper command deck, well-equipped kitchen and emergency systems in the event of a hostile takeover, including an escape pod for the President.
Both the cockpit and the President's Office is located near the front of the aircraft, on the upper deck, accessible by a set of stairs. The lower cargo deck, and kitchen were accessible by a hidden trapdoor or by a service lift. It is here where the Escape Pod is stored, as well as any cargo, the plane may be carrying. Crew consists of the flight crew and a security detail to ensure the protection of the VIP on board.
Air Force One also has an auto-pilot system that must be manually activated in the event of loss of pilot and co-pilot.
Role in Plot[]
Air Force One was stationed in preparation for a annual visit to Norway from the secret air base in Alaska. Trent Easton, and his NSA entourage, given their clearence as US personnel, boarded the plane in preparation to ask the President one final time before their attempt to kidnap him.
Joanna however manages to sneak onboard as one of the flight crew and makes her way to the President and convinces him with evidence of DataDyne's true intentions.
Upon Trent's request, a Skedar Dropship intercepts the plane and attaches itself, so that to allow NSA reinforcements to arrive to take over the plane. Joanna was able to get the President off and try to dislodge the attackers. However, it was unsuccessful and asks Elvis to try and shoot it off. His ship's weapons malfunction and instead crashes into the connector, causing all three to crash land.
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Trivia[]
- Air Force One is based off the fictional design in the namesake movie, including the escape pod. Although both planes suffered different fates.