The callsign "Air Force One" was first used for this aircraft because of a near accident in 1953, when Air Force flight 8610 — the plane carrying President Eisenhower — and Eastern Airlines ...

In honor of one of the most famous aircraft of all time, we dive into the fantastic facts and features surrounding the president's air travel on Air Force One. Read more: 10 Terrifying War Drones ...

Image: Reagan Presidential Library R: President Obama plays with his dog ... The first official plane to carry the “Air Force One” designation dates back to 1953, during President Dwight ...