Is Air Force One always escorted by jets?

The Air Force usually does not have fighter aircraft escort the presidential aircraft over the United States but it has occurred. The first instance came during the state funeral of John F. Kennedy when it was followed by 50 fighters (20 Navy and 30 Air Force), representing the states of the union.



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The President of the United States must be ready to travel anywhere in the world on a moment's notice. Fortunately, modern presidents have access to a variety of transportation options — including flying aboard Air Force One.

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And while the plane features a private residence, meeting rooms, a medical facility, and Secret Service agents, there are no weapons onboard. With an essential role of transporting US officials, let's look at how the Boeing VC-25 can thwart any attack despite being unarmed.

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As of Sep 24, 2023, the average annual pay for an Air Force One Pilot in the United States is $99,206 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $47.70 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,907/week or $8,267/month.

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