1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:02,058 --> 00:00:08,071 ♪ ♪ 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:14,072 --> 00:00:16,005 RAVEN: As soon as I step through this door, 5 00:00:16,014 --> 00:00:19,026 the security for Air Force One are in my hands, 6 00:00:20,052 --> 00:00:22,010 getting prepared, calling the airfield, 7 00:00:22,018 --> 00:00:24,035 making sure that we have adequate security, 8 00:00:24,044 --> 00:00:26,098 and then making sure we have all the equipment and guns 9 00:00:27,002 --> 00:00:29,019 that we need to have on each mission. 10 00:00:30,061 --> 00:00:33,099 NARRATOR: In just a few hours the 45th President of the United States, 11 00:00:34,003 --> 00:00:36,070 Donald Trump, will be boarding Air Force One 12 00:00:36,078 --> 00:00:38,087 on an undisclosed mission. 13 00:00:38,091 --> 00:00:40,095 The ravens, an elite security force, 14 00:00:41,004 --> 00:00:42,075 ensure the President's safety. 15 00:00:43,046 --> 00:00:45,071 RAVEN: It's non-stop adrenaline no matter where we 16 00:00:45,075 --> 00:00:48,088 fly in the world just making sure that Air Force One, 17 00:00:48,092 --> 00:00:52,017 the President, and the crew are fully secured and 18 00:00:52,021 --> 00:00:53,097 our responsibility. 19 00:00:56,030 --> 00:00:59,005 NARRATOR: With an eight mile no fly zone in place the 20 00:00:59,010 --> 00:01:01,081 presidential helicopter, Marine One, approaches 21 00:01:01,089 --> 00:01:05,081 joint base Andrews, home to Air Force One. 22 00:01:06,019 --> 00:01:09,061 The reason for this high degree of security? 23 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:14,044 Air Force One is America's airborne command center, 24 00:01:14,053 --> 00:01:16,082 literally, the flying White House. 25 00:01:17,074 --> 00:01:22,024 (radio chatter) 26 00:01:24,075 --> 00:01:27,008 As the most important plane on the planet, 27 00:01:27,012 --> 00:01:29,096 Air Force One carries American Presidents to some of the most 28 00:01:30,004 --> 00:01:32,017 dangerous places on earth. 29 00:01:32,025 --> 00:01:34,084 But after 30 years of missions across the world, 30 00:01:34,092 --> 00:01:38,026 this plane will soon be retired, with honors. 31 00:01:40,055 --> 00:01:42,010 Taking her place will be a new, 32 00:01:42,018 --> 00:01:46,018 state-of-the-art 747 jumbo jet. 33 00:01:46,027 --> 00:01:49,060 But to become Air Force One, she will need to undergo a 34 00:01:49,065 --> 00:01:51,069 dramatic metamorphosis. 35 00:01:51,077 --> 00:01:54,073 TRUMP: Air Force One serves as a command center because we 36 00:01:54,078 --> 00:01:57,032 have so much military equipment and other things 37 00:01:57,040 --> 00:01:59,095 on equipment that I don't even talk about. 38 00:02:00,003 --> 00:02:03,079 But the new Air Force One has absolutely finer systems. 39 00:02:03,087 --> 00:02:05,079 It's state of the art. 40 00:02:06,083 --> 00:02:09,062 NARRATOR: To elevate the new 747 to the highest of 41 00:02:09,067 --> 00:02:12,063 military standards, technicians have to integrate 42 00:02:12,071 --> 00:02:17,088 high-tech communications and military defense systems. 43 00:02:21,072 --> 00:02:25,060 And at the same time recast the plane's interior, 44 00:02:25,064 --> 00:02:28,081 enveloping it in VIP luxury. 45 00:02:31,031 --> 00:02:34,082 National Geographic has been granted unprecedented access 46 00:02:34,090 --> 00:02:38,028 to film this highly sensitive military makeover 47 00:02:40,032 --> 00:02:44,062 revealing just what it will take to make the new Air Force One: 48 00:02:44,066 --> 00:02:46,049 a flying fortress. 49 00:02:49,029 --> 00:02:52,033 (theme music playing) 50 00:02:56,067 --> 00:02:59,047 NARRATOR: Beneath the massive hangar at joint base Andrews ar 51 00:02:59,051 --> 00:03:02,034 two Air Force One aircraft. 52 00:03:02,039 --> 00:03:05,076 This ensures the President always has a spare. 53 00:03:08,077 --> 00:03:11,060 Today, the crew battles to keep both planes in 54 00:03:11,069 --> 00:03:13,077 tip top condition. 55 00:03:14,069 --> 00:03:16,007 CHIEF: It's a 30 year-old aircraft that we're trying to 56 00:03:16,015 --> 00:03:19,024 make look brand new every day. 57 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:22,020 Some of the problems we found with getting parts repaired, 58 00:03:22,028 --> 00:03:25,049 the vendors who repair them are moving on. 59 00:03:25,074 --> 00:03:31,000 It is essentially like a classic car except we take 60 00:03:31,004 --> 00:03:32,054 better pride in it. 61 00:03:33,092 --> 00:03:36,063 NARRATOR: For Alex, Air Force One's chief pilot, 62 00:03:36,071 --> 00:03:38,088 the cockpit's analogue instruments present their 63 00:03:38,096 --> 00:03:40,088 own unique challenges. 64 00:03:40,092 --> 00:03:43,043 ALEX: So we're having a tough time getting the parts that we 65 00:03:43,051 --> 00:03:47,085 need to continue operating at the level of service that we do. 66 00:03:48,064 --> 00:03:51,027 It's very exciting for the next Air Force One to come online. 67 00:03:51,035 --> 00:03:53,090 It's an opportunity for our team to take that level of 68 00:03:53,098 --> 00:03:56,027 service that we provide to the flying White House and ensure 69 00:03:56,036 --> 00:03:59,032 that exists for another two to three decades. 70 00:04:02,011 --> 00:04:03,078 NARRATOR: With security in place, 71 00:04:03,086 --> 00:04:06,070 the plane moves to the boarding area. 72 00:04:08,066 --> 00:04:10,091 As the President's helicopter approaches, 73 00:04:10,095 --> 00:04:14,058 everyone prepares for what's commonly called "The Show". 74 00:04:18,063 --> 00:04:22,088 The presidential walk from Marine One to Air Force One, 75 00:04:23,026 --> 00:04:27,001 it's been iconic for over 30 years. 76 00:04:27,010 --> 00:04:29,022 ALEX: That walk was made famous by President Reagan and 77 00:04:29,026 --> 00:04:30,077 he's the one that really started the choreography 78 00:04:30,081 --> 00:04:33,027 of 'The Show'. 79 00:04:33,031 --> 00:04:35,044 NARRATOR: For Reagan's theatrical entrance, 80 00:04:35,048 --> 00:04:38,061 he ordered the helicopter engines to be shut down and 81 00:04:38,069 --> 00:04:43,028 silent to keep the public's focus on the presidential 82 00:04:43,036 --> 00:04:46,041 boarding of Air Force One. 83 00:04:47,087 --> 00:04:51,058 ALEX: The security of the President rests upon the precision of "The Show." 84 00:04:51,062 --> 00:04:55,033 So as the President's walking towards the airplane, the pilots, 85 00:04:55,042 --> 00:04:57,083 the navigators, we're listening to secret service radios 86 00:04:57,092 --> 00:05:00,021 to get all the cues of when we need to get 87 00:05:00,030 --> 00:05:03,030 the airplane started and get this flying White House moving. 88 00:05:03,034 --> 00:05:05,097 ALEX (over radio): So we'll have the back taxi on runway one left 89 00:05:06,001 --> 00:05:08,097 to sierra for a one right departure. 90 00:05:11,068 --> 00:05:12,064 TRUMP: The first time I came 91 00:05:12,072 --> 00:05:14,085 on to Air Force One was a big moment, frankly, 92 00:05:14,093 --> 00:05:19,027 in my life, because over the years it has meant so much. 93 00:05:21,027 --> 00:05:25,078 It's so importantas a symbol, a symbol of power and strength, 94 00:05:25,082 --> 00:05:28,049 a symbol of the Presidency. 95 00:05:28,053 --> 00:05:32,083 It's a magnificent plane, it's a, it's something 96 00:05:32,087 --> 00:05:35,025 that's just very, very special. 97 00:05:37,058 --> 00:05:40,004 ALEX: Once the President sets foot on board the airplane, 98 00:05:40,013 --> 00:05:41,092 that's our cue to start the engines on 99 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,001 the right side of the airplane, 100 00:05:46,084 --> 00:05:48,084 and once we make sure everyone is onboard then 101 00:05:48,089 --> 00:05:51,093 we will start the left side of the airplane and we'll get 102 00:05:52,001 --> 00:05:53,060 moving for the President. 103 00:05:53,068 --> 00:05:54,077 PILOT: Are we heading to two? 104 00:05:54,085 --> 00:05:56,002 ALEX: We are heading to two now on take-off. 105 00:05:56,006 --> 00:05:58,048 When we do have take-off clearance we gonna use a 180 106 00:05:58,052 --> 00:06:00,065 to the righthand side. 107 00:06:02,052 --> 00:06:04,007 NARRATOR: With the president onboard, 108 00:06:04,015 --> 00:06:06,003 every second counts. 109 00:06:06,011 --> 00:06:08,020 The swift and safe passage of the President depends 110 00:06:08,028 --> 00:06:10,057 on the crew. 111 00:06:12,041 --> 00:06:18,041 ♪ ♪ 112 00:06:18,071 --> 00:06:30,080 ♪ ♪ 113 00:06:33,043 --> 00:06:36,018 Over the past three decades, this legendary jet has 114 00:06:36,022 --> 00:06:39,073 continually traveled the globe, 115 00:06:39,077 --> 00:06:42,081 and even embarked on dangerous missions to warzones. 116 00:06:44,032 --> 00:06:47,032 BUSH: It was interesting to see the Baghdad silhouetted 117 00:06:47,040 --> 00:06:49,074 on this sunset. 118 00:06:50,074 --> 00:06:52,037 NARRATOR: In November 2003, 119 00:06:52,041 --> 00:06:54,020 at the height of the Iraq war, 120 00:06:54,024 --> 00:06:55,074 the responsibility of transporting 121 00:06:55,083 --> 00:06:59,000 President George W. Bush to war-torn Baghdad 122 00:06:59,008 --> 00:07:01,042 fell to Air Force One. 123 00:07:01,046 --> 00:07:06,042 BUSH: By the time we circled in and had landed it was dark. 124 00:07:06,050 --> 00:07:08,059 NARRATOR: To avoid becoming a terrorist target, 125 00:07:08,063 --> 00:07:13,018 the crew hid Air Force One's identity with a fake call sign. 126 00:07:13,043 --> 00:07:16,031 This enabled it to sneak in and land unannounced, 127 00:07:16,039 --> 00:07:19,043 in a combat zone. 128 00:07:19,077 --> 00:07:21,081 BUSH: That was a very dramatic moment. 129 00:07:21,089 --> 00:07:24,031 (soldiers cheering) 130 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:27,011 NARRATOR: This covert mission was a success. 131 00:07:27,015 --> 00:07:30,003 And President Bush met with the troops in secret to 132 00:07:30,011 --> 00:07:32,041 celebrate Thanksgiving. 133 00:07:39,041 --> 00:07:41,079 During Barack Obama's presidency, the Air Force 134 00:07:41,087 --> 00:07:45,029 decided to replace the aging aircraft. 135 00:07:45,033 --> 00:07:47,063 Boeing proposed building two specially designed 136 00:07:47,067 --> 00:07:50,042 next generation Air Force One planes, 137 00:07:50,047 --> 00:07:55,051 based on the 747-8 here, in the world's largest factory 138 00:07:55,060 --> 00:07:58,018 building just outside Seattle. 139 00:07:58,026 --> 00:08:01,035 But when President Donald Trump took office in 2017, 140 00:08:01,043 --> 00:08:03,048 he changed course. 141 00:08:04,023 --> 00:08:07,027 TRUMP: The price was too high and the plane was just about 142 00:08:07,032 --> 00:08:13,036 ordered and I heard about it and I said "Cancel the order". 143 00:08:14,070 --> 00:08:16,012 And they said, "Why?" 144 00:08:16,016 --> 00:08:18,020 I said, "Because they paid too much." 145 00:08:19,016 --> 00:08:21,037 NARRATOR: Six months later, President Trump was briefed 146 00:08:21,045 --> 00:08:25,012 that after the bankruptcy of a Russian airline Boeing had 147 00:08:25,017 --> 00:08:30,067 two unused 747-8 planes lying in California's Mojave desert. 148 00:08:32,013 --> 00:08:35,059 TRUMP: And I bought the two planes and I actually got a 149 00:08:35,068 --> 00:08:37,035 little more plane for the, for the dollar, 150 00:08:37,043 --> 00:08:38,030 not less plane. 151 00:08:38,035 --> 00:08:40,064 It's not like gee whizz, we left things off, 152 00:08:40,068 --> 00:08:42,056 we got more plane for the money. 153 00:08:42,064 --> 00:08:44,019 So I was happy about that. 154 00:08:45,027 --> 00:08:50,069 ♪ ♪ 155 00:08:53,053 --> 00:08:56,032 NARRATOR: Against the stark backdrop of the Mojave desert 156 00:08:56,036 --> 00:08:58,087 rises the future Air Force One. 157 00:09:03,020 --> 00:09:05,092 And National Geographic has special access to document 158 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,096 it's metamorphosis. 159 00:09:11,080 --> 00:09:14,005 Compared to the existing Air Force One, 160 00:09:14,009 --> 00:09:19,064 this epic 747-8 is a huge technological leap forward. 161 00:09:20,005 --> 00:09:22,081 At 250 feet, it is the longest passenger plane 162 00:09:22,089 --> 00:09:24,081 on the planet. 163 00:09:26,006 --> 00:09:28,019 Its massively extended upper deck gives the plane 164 00:09:28,023 --> 00:09:30,044 over 20% more floorspace. 165 00:09:31,086 --> 00:09:34,053 The interior is bigger than an NBA basketball court. 166 00:09:35,040 --> 00:09:38,032 Its wide wings, with revolutionary carbon fiber 167 00:09:38,041 --> 00:09:42,020 sabre shaped wingtips, angle at 37.5 degrees. 168 00:09:43,008 --> 00:09:46,058 This new shape allows the enormous plane to fly faster 169 00:09:46,066 --> 00:09:49,096 but also take off and land on extremely short runways. 170 00:09:51,017 --> 00:09:53,030 Four G.E. next generation engines 171 00:09:53,038 --> 00:09:55,084 power it up to nearly Mach 1, 172 00:09:55,092 --> 00:09:59,051 making this the fastest passenger jet aircraft on earth. 173 00:10:04,014 --> 00:10:07,056 But transforming this colossus into Air Force One presents an 174 00:10:07,060 --> 00:10:11,069 enormous challenge, which rests on the shoulders 175 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:14,028 of this man: Bob Fookes. 176 00:10:15,086 --> 00:10:19,020 BOB: A brand new 747 airplane that's going to come 177 00:10:19,028 --> 00:10:22,062 with new technology, new capabilities that we're going 178 00:10:22,066 --> 00:10:24,079 to turn into something very Presidential. 179 00:10:26,020 --> 00:10:28,016 NARRATOR: Bob is performing a last-minute inspection 180 00:10:28,025 --> 00:10:32,042 on the plane before she flies to San Antonio, Texas 181 00:10:32,046 --> 00:10:35,034 where she will receive her military makeover. 182 00:10:36,096 --> 00:10:39,063 BOB: So as you can imagine most of the interior of the 183 00:10:39,068 --> 00:10:42,014 airplane is going to be transformed, 184 00:10:42,018 --> 00:10:45,031 but one of the things that we thought would be nice to stay 185 00:10:45,039 --> 00:10:47,081 with the airplane design was this staircase, 186 00:10:47,089 --> 00:10:50,014 it's quite different from the current Air Force One 187 00:10:50,019 --> 00:10:54,094 staircase and we felt it would be a good option to keep. 188 00:10:55,048 --> 00:10:59,095 (radio chatter) 189 00:10:59,099 --> 00:11:01,066 NARRATOR: With the inspection complete, 190 00:11:01,074 --> 00:11:03,099 the pilots prepare for takeoff... 191 00:11:04,003 --> 00:11:05,024 PILOT: All looks good, and everybody's happy, 192 00:11:05,033 --> 00:11:07,029 we're going to go flying. 193 00:11:08,025 --> 00:11:11,096 NARRATOR: To become a military machine, 194 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:15,021 this plane must defeat missiles, 195 00:11:15,029 --> 00:11:18,013 withstand nuclear radiation, 196 00:11:20,022 --> 00:11:23,051 serve as a flying White House, 197 00:11:23,055 --> 00:11:25,064 and provide secure communications for the 198 00:11:25,068 --> 00:11:27,068 President to run the country. 199 00:11:28,039 --> 00:11:31,060 ♪ ♪ 200 00:11:31,069 --> 00:11:35,036 When it lands at a high security facility in Texas, 201 00:11:35,044 --> 00:11:37,082 its transformation into the most important plane in the 202 00:11:37,086 --> 00:11:39,069 world will begin. 203 00:11:46,020 --> 00:11:52,087 ♪ ♪ 204 00:11:54,004 --> 00:11:55,071 NARRATOR: In San Antonio, Texas, 205 00:11:55,079 --> 00:11:59,017 the future Air Force One is joining her identical twin in 206 00:11:59,021 --> 00:12:01,026 a highly secure hangar. 207 00:12:01,034 --> 00:12:04,022 And National Geographic has special access to document 208 00:12:04,026 --> 00:12:07,005 their transformation into the next generation 209 00:12:07,014 --> 00:12:09,072 of Air Force One. 210 00:12:09,081 --> 00:12:14,040 Called "Big Texas" by some, the hanger has 24/7 surveillance 211 00:12:14,044 --> 00:12:17,023 and even odor-tracking canine units, 212 00:12:17,031 --> 00:12:20,036 and it's the largest free-standing high-bay hangar 213 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:22,057 in the world. 214 00:12:22,061 --> 00:12:24,057 To create a plane like no other, 215 00:12:24,061 --> 00:12:27,012 mechanics like Shawn Fisher must strip out the entire 216 00:12:27,020 --> 00:12:31,012 interior and jettison the overhead bins, 217 00:12:31,020 --> 00:12:34,025 rest rooms, galleys, the air conditioning and 218 00:12:34,033 --> 00:12:35,083 everything else. 219 00:12:37,075 --> 00:12:41,017 SHAWN: There are a lot of modifications that are on schedule. 220 00:12:41,026 --> 00:12:46,026 And it's best to remove anything and everything until 221 00:12:46,034 --> 00:12:49,001 we are in the build stage and we'll put back, 222 00:12:49,010 --> 00:12:52,068 put back what is needed and where it's needed, 223 00:12:52,077 --> 00:12:54,094 getting ready for the next Air Force One. 224 00:13:00,007 --> 00:13:02,094 NARRATOR: Since the 1940's, the seven different planes 225 00:13:03,003 --> 00:13:05,061 specifically designed to carry the President, 226 00:13:05,065 --> 00:13:08,032 have each made history. 227 00:13:09,074 --> 00:13:12,079 Air Force One was born of war. 228 00:13:12,087 --> 00:13:14,037 President Franklin D. Roosevelt 229 00:13:14,046 --> 00:13:18,013 flew a Douglas C-54 skymaster to the landmark 230 00:13:18,017 --> 00:13:20,004 Yalta conference to establish peace 231 00:13:20,013 --> 00:13:22,063 at the end of World War II. 232 00:13:24,017 --> 00:13:26,047 The first Air Force One from the jet age was a 233 00:13:26,055 --> 00:13:28,089 long-range Boeing 707. 234 00:13:28,097 --> 00:13:31,018 And she also saw history made. 235 00:13:32,006 --> 00:13:33,077 MAN (over radio): It appears that something has happened in 236 00:13:33,081 --> 00:13:35,010 the motorcade route. 237 00:13:35,014 --> 00:13:37,065 Something I repeat has happened in the motorcade route. 238 00:13:38,048 --> 00:13:41,052 NARRATOR: In 1963, after the tragic assassination of 239 00:13:41,061 --> 00:13:44,069 President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, 240 00:13:44,078 --> 00:13:48,016 Lyndon B. Johnson, on that very plane became the first and only 241 00:13:48,024 --> 00:13:51,070 President to take the oath of office on board Air Force One. 242 00:13:53,016 --> 00:13:56,016 MAN (over TV): President Johnson faces the burdens of office in days of foreign 243 00:13:56,021 --> 00:13:58,083 and domestic crises to keep burning the torch 244 00:13:58,092 --> 00:14:01,004 that has inspired a free world. 245 00:14:01,050 --> 00:14:03,084 JOHNSON (over TV): I will do my best. 246 00:14:03,092 --> 00:14:09,064 I ask for your help, and God's. 247 00:14:12,018 --> 00:14:15,014 NARRATOR: The legacy of the Kennedy's lives on etched in 248 00:14:15,018 --> 00:14:17,064 the hearts of every American, 249 00:14:17,069 --> 00:14:20,052 and also, on Air Force One itself. 250 00:14:22,023 --> 00:14:24,057 Jacqueline Kennedy chose the outside colors 251 00:14:24,065 --> 00:14:29,053 on the Boeing 707, which are still used on today's 747 plane. 252 00:14:30,078 --> 00:14:33,045 And continuing the tradition, when the time came to create 253 00:14:33,053 --> 00:14:36,012 the interior of the current 747, 254 00:14:36,020 --> 00:14:40,012 first lady Nancy Reagan helped design the presidential areas, 255 00:14:40,021 --> 00:14:42,038 including the bedroom. 256 00:14:43,084 --> 00:14:46,055 CHIEF: We're going into president's bedroom. 257 00:14:47,046 --> 00:14:50,005 In here we have two couches, either can be converted into a 258 00:14:50,009 --> 00:14:53,043 bed just like this one is over here. 259 00:14:54,035 --> 00:14:56,093 In the President's bedroom we have all the seals on all of 260 00:14:57,002 --> 00:15:00,006 his items, the blanket, pillow, 261 00:15:00,014 --> 00:15:01,065 we have the stars in the carpet to symbolize 262 00:15:01,073 --> 00:15:03,040 the flying White House. 263 00:15:10,024 --> 00:15:12,007 NARRATOR: For the new Air Force One, 264 00:15:12,016 --> 00:15:15,066 President Trump suggested a more modern luxury look. 265 00:15:15,074 --> 00:15:17,095 Current designs include a queen bed in place of the 266 00:15:18,004 --> 00:15:22,083 fold out single beds, a larger TV and more room for seating. 267 00:15:27,076 --> 00:15:29,013 CHIEF: Just walking through right now inspecting all the 268 00:15:29,021 --> 00:15:32,093 ceilings looking for any fingerprints or dirt. 269 00:15:33,026 --> 00:15:35,047 Right now we're walking into in the President's bathroom 270 00:15:35,055 --> 00:15:38,002 just double checking everything that's been cleaned, 271 00:15:38,010 --> 00:15:39,093 looking at the mirrors for any streaks, 272 00:15:40,002 --> 00:15:43,060 chrome surfaces for any water spots or finger prints, 273 00:15:43,069 --> 00:15:46,052 we even check the alignment of the towels, 274 00:15:46,082 --> 00:15:48,065 everything looks good. 275 00:15:50,069 --> 00:15:52,095 NARRATOR: Though the plane's specific layout is restricted 276 00:15:52,099 --> 00:15:56,041 over security concerns, the chief flight attendant, Matt, 277 00:15:56,045 --> 00:15:59,037 lets us in on a little secret. 278 00:15:59,045 --> 00:16:02,016 MATT: We always keep this door shut whenever that front door 279 00:16:02,025 --> 00:16:05,038 is open, door 1L is open, just so to kinda keep the 280 00:16:05,046 --> 00:16:07,038 office sterile if you will. 281 00:16:07,046 --> 00:16:09,030 So any time the President comes on board I stand here 282 00:16:09,034 --> 00:16:11,080 and open the door he comes in I shut the door behind him. 283 00:16:12,047 --> 00:16:14,051 NARRATOR: He does this to ensure the President always 284 00:16:14,059 --> 00:16:17,005 has privacy from prying eyes. 285 00:16:17,014 --> 00:16:19,039 MATT: My job is also just to give a quick quality check of 286 00:16:19,047 --> 00:16:21,093 the office to just make sure he has everything he needs. 287 00:16:21,098 --> 00:16:24,031 His glasses, his pens. 288 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:25,098 These are the pens he uses to actually sign 289 00:16:26,006 --> 00:16:27,090 legislation into law. 290 00:16:27,098 --> 00:16:32,078 He likes to spend time up here taking care of business. 291 00:16:32,082 --> 00:16:34,032 One of the things we are looking forward to with the 292 00:16:34,041 --> 00:16:37,070 new airplane is just having all brand new equipment all around. 293 00:16:41,016 --> 00:16:42,075 NARRATOR: Back in San Antonio, 294 00:16:42,083 --> 00:16:44,083 PROGRAM MANAGER: Please take your seats. 295 00:16:44,092 --> 00:16:47,008 NARRATOR: The project team is planning a massive upgrade to 296 00:16:47,017 --> 00:16:50,059 the interior spaces on the new Air Force One. 297 00:16:52,059 --> 00:16:58,089 The presidential office, the medical bay, 298 00:16:58,097 --> 00:17:03,039 the President's conference room, 299 00:17:03,048 --> 00:17:05,073 and even the galley. 300 00:17:15,015 --> 00:17:18,020 ♪ ♪ 301 00:17:18,028 --> 00:17:20,003 PROGRAM MANAGER: Please take your seats. 302 00:17:20,008 --> 00:17:22,083 NARRATOR: In San Antonio, the team is planning some bold, 303 00:17:22,087 --> 00:17:26,046 designs that will make the new Air Force One, 304 00:17:26,054 --> 00:17:28,071 a White House in the skies. 305 00:17:29,050 --> 00:17:30,079 PROGRAM MANAGER: So first, I think the item we will want to 306 00:17:30,088 --> 00:17:33,001 talk about is the Presidential Office. 307 00:17:33,005 --> 00:17:35,005 The Presidential Office is similar to the oval office in 308 00:17:35,009 --> 00:17:37,047 the White House so the office on board this aircraft 309 00:17:37,055 --> 00:17:39,093 is where many key decisions will be made. 310 00:17:40,001 --> 00:17:42,064 So, Bob some thoughts on how we can best leverage the extra 311 00:17:42,072 --> 00:17:44,068 space on the new aircraft. 312 00:17:44,073 --> 00:17:47,048 BOB: It's going to be more modular so that when repairs 313 00:17:47,056 --> 00:17:51,052 need to be made we can do that much easier much quicker. 314 00:17:51,057 --> 00:17:54,007 It'll be a modern classic but it'll be much 315 00:17:54,015 --> 00:17:56,057 more maintainable in the future. 316 00:17:57,007 --> 00:17:58,086 NARRATOR: In place of the cumbersome wood in the current 317 00:17:58,091 --> 00:18:01,091 office will be a modern modular design that could 318 00:18:01,099 --> 00:18:06,066 look like this, with all the latest digital technology. 319 00:18:09,083 --> 00:18:13,005 But as the future interior designs take shape, 320 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:16,034 the engineering teams must overcome a significant hurdle. 321 00:18:17,059 --> 00:18:19,093 BOB: Air Force One will consume so much more power 322 00:18:19,097 --> 00:18:22,068 than the commercial 747 that we'll need a bigger 323 00:18:22,076 --> 00:18:25,002 electrical power generator. 324 00:18:25,010 --> 00:18:26,085 So, we're gonna upgrade the generators 325 00:18:26,093 --> 00:18:29,006 in order to increase that power for our use 326 00:18:29,010 --> 00:18:30,090 on Air Force One. 327 00:18:32,031 --> 00:18:34,053 NARRATOR: Electricity on board the plane is produced by 328 00:18:34,061 --> 00:18:36,074 generators driven by the spinning turbines 329 00:18:36,078 --> 00:18:38,095 in the engines. 330 00:18:38,099 --> 00:18:42,024 To produce enough energy, the team must remove the engines 331 00:18:42,028 --> 00:18:44,095 so that larger generators can be added to power all the 332 00:18:45,004 --> 00:18:48,096 secret defense, communications, and navigation systems going in. 333 00:18:50,096 --> 00:18:56,021 ENGINEERS: One, two, three, four, five, six, seven. 334 00:18:56,076 --> 00:19:00,055 NARRATOR: Made up of over a million parts, 335 00:19:00,063 --> 00:19:04,072 each engine weighs in excess of 12,000 pounds. 336 00:19:05,051 --> 00:19:08,085 With a single engine costing $22 million, 337 00:19:08,093 --> 00:19:11,098 removing them requires precision and care. 338 00:19:16,098 --> 00:19:20,020 These four next generation turbo fans will lift a fully 339 00:19:20,028 --> 00:19:23,049 loaded Air Force One, weighing a million pounds, 340 00:19:23,057 --> 00:19:26,008 with ease. 341 00:19:26,016 --> 00:19:30,058 Providing the plane with 266,000 pounds of total thrust, 342 00:19:30,066 --> 00:19:35,050 the engines use 16% less fuel and give it a 343 00:19:35,054 --> 00:19:38,088 range of over 8,800 miles. 344 00:19:40,055 --> 00:19:42,089 Even if there's a catastrophic event, 345 00:19:42,097 --> 00:19:45,014 the new Air Force One will be safer, 346 00:19:45,018 --> 00:19:48,002 and able to fly and land on just two engines. 347 00:19:51,085 --> 00:19:56,023 JEFF: It's a nice engine, 67,000 pounds of thrust times four, 348 00:19:56,032 --> 00:20:00,057 and then now with the chevrons to convolute the air 349 00:20:00,065 --> 00:20:04,041 and the sound coming out back makes it a very quiet airplane. 350 00:20:07,070 --> 00:20:09,066 NARRATOR: Developed by Boeing and NASA, 351 00:20:09,070 --> 00:20:12,004 these saw-tooth shaped chevrons at the back of the 352 00:20:12,008 --> 00:20:15,004 engine smooth the mixing of air that's passed through 353 00:20:15,013 --> 00:20:17,054 the engine with air that's passed around it. 354 00:20:20,001 --> 00:20:23,013 This pioneering technology contributes to a 30% reduction 355 00:20:23,022 --> 00:20:27,039 in aircraft noise which will provide a more tranquil 356 00:20:27,047 --> 00:20:29,006 environment for the President. 357 00:20:34,073 --> 00:20:37,056 Back on Air Force One, the staff is already excited 358 00:20:37,065 --> 00:20:39,073 by the new plane. 359 00:20:39,082 --> 00:20:42,011 MATT: So as you can see the airplane is antiquated and 360 00:20:42,019 --> 00:20:44,015 this kitchen is antiquated, we've got a lot of updates 361 00:20:44,024 --> 00:20:46,007 with it, but one of the things we're looking forward to in 362 00:20:46,016 --> 00:20:49,024 the new airplane is actually having brand new equipment and 363 00:20:49,033 --> 00:20:51,070 with that brand new equipment hopefully being able 364 00:20:51,075 --> 00:20:54,029 to improve our customer service and take care of 365 00:20:54,037 --> 00:20:56,000 our passengers even better. 366 00:20:56,071 --> 00:20:58,000 NARRATOR: Guests of the President are often 367 00:20:58,009 --> 00:20:59,092 heads of state. 368 00:20:59,096 --> 00:21:02,067 When world peace is at stake, the flying White House needs 369 00:21:02,076 --> 00:21:05,026 to be impressive in every possible way. 370 00:21:08,051 --> 00:21:12,002 In place of these narrower and more constricted galleys, 371 00:21:12,010 --> 00:21:14,060 a range of designs like this are underway for 372 00:21:14,064 --> 00:21:17,044 two bigger state of the art galleys. 373 00:21:17,052 --> 00:21:19,077 On an overseas trip they'll be able to prepare up to 374 00:21:19,082 --> 00:21:24,053 2,000 meals with all food sourced and loaded in the U.S. 375 00:21:24,061 --> 00:21:28,003 and served in five star VIP style. 376 00:21:31,016 --> 00:21:33,083 MATT: Christine, can I get the boss's beverage please? 377 00:21:33,091 --> 00:21:36,042 NARRATOR: Unphased by the small space, 378 00:21:36,046 --> 00:21:38,046 the President's flight attendant, Christine, 379 00:21:38,050 --> 00:21:40,021 continues her service. 380 00:21:40,029 --> 00:21:42,080 Luckily, President Trump's tastes are straightforward. 381 00:21:43,088 --> 00:21:45,034 CHRISTINE: The President actually likes our normal 382 00:21:45,042 --> 00:21:49,026 American diet, anything that I guess, 383 00:21:49,030 --> 00:21:50,030 anybody else would eat. 384 00:21:50,035 --> 00:21:52,043 He doesn't like anything, 385 00:21:52,047 --> 00:21:54,018 or he doesn't need anything special, 386 00:21:54,027 --> 00:21:55,064 if that makes sense. 387 00:21:55,068 --> 00:21:59,015 Hamburgers or spaghetti. 388 00:22:00,044 --> 00:22:03,098 The first lady is also kinda like the President where they 389 00:22:04,003 --> 00:22:08,007 like regular food, like your regular American diet honestly. 390 00:22:09,057 --> 00:22:11,087 NARRATOR: For Christine, serving the President on board 391 00:22:11,095 --> 00:22:14,079 Air Force One has been an honor steeped in history. 392 00:22:22,004 --> 00:22:26,047 BUSH SR: Hi Danny. How are you? 393 00:22:26,051 --> 00:22:28,034 Real nice setup. 394 00:22:29,076 --> 00:22:32,035 NARRATOR: The 41st President George H. W. Bush 395 00:22:32,039 --> 00:22:35,043 was the first to receive this very plane. 396 00:22:36,085 --> 00:22:39,094 In 1990, it was state of the art. 397 00:22:43,015 --> 00:22:46,061 BUSH SR: Geez, look at the size of this thing! 398 00:22:47,007 --> 00:22:49,082 What happens on back here, is this, 399 00:22:49,086 --> 00:22:51,037 two passages going back? 400 00:22:51,041 --> 00:22:53,016 DANNY: Yes Sir! One each side. 401 00:22:53,020 --> 00:22:54,012 And then we have the rear. 402 00:22:54,020 --> 00:22:55,054 BUSH SR: Hi everybody. 403 00:22:55,058 --> 00:22:59,066 NARRATOR: President Bush passed away on November 30th 2018 404 00:22:59,071 --> 00:23:01,083 in Houston, Texas. 405 00:23:06,080 --> 00:23:10,001 The crew of Air Force One took his remains to his funeral in 406 00:23:10,005 --> 00:23:14,089 Washington D.C., and then back to Texas on the plane 407 00:23:14,093 --> 00:23:17,056 he loved so much. 408 00:23:17,085 --> 00:23:21,040 And Christine was there as a witness to history. 409 00:23:22,052 --> 00:23:24,077 CHRISTINE: He came in head-first and then we made 410 00:23:24,086 --> 00:23:27,082 sure that his head was to the forward of the aircraft and he 411 00:23:27,090 --> 00:23:29,074 stayed right there. 412 00:23:32,057 --> 00:23:35,016 The fact that President Bush was the first to receive this 413 00:23:35,024 --> 00:23:38,058 aircraft and that she was the one to take him to his final 414 00:23:38,062 --> 00:23:42,062 resting place is just very touching, 415 00:23:42,071 --> 00:23:46,084 especially because his son, President '43 George W Bush 416 00:23:46,092 --> 00:23:49,009 was also on board and he got to experience that 417 00:23:49,017 --> 00:23:51,013 final moments with his family. 418 00:24:00,060 --> 00:24:02,073 NARRATOR: Caring for their President is the primary 419 00:24:02,077 --> 00:24:04,060 duty of the staff. 420 00:24:05,044 --> 00:24:07,048 No one knows this better than Sean, 421 00:24:07,057 --> 00:24:09,044 physician to the President. 422 00:24:09,078 --> 00:24:11,099 SEAN: Generally, I try and see the President every day and I 423 00:24:12,007 --> 00:24:13,099 take it as a personal charge making sure the 424 00:24:14,007 --> 00:24:16,062 President of the United States is healthy to carry on his 425 00:24:16,070 --> 00:24:18,037 duties wherever he is. 426 00:24:19,045 --> 00:24:23,046 But this current configuration of the medical bay aboard 427 00:24:23,054 --> 00:24:28,000 Air Force One, 29 years old, wasn't built for the technology, 428 00:24:28,009 --> 00:24:30,046 the therapies, the equipment that have become 429 00:24:30,055 --> 00:24:32,097 standard care across the nation, 430 00:24:33,005 --> 00:24:35,072 let alone for the President, and so we've had to piecemeal 431 00:24:35,080 --> 00:24:38,056 bring a lot of things on board that advance the therapy and 432 00:24:38,064 --> 00:24:40,035 care we have available at any given moment. 433 00:24:41,018 --> 00:24:44,019 NARRATOR: So, what can be done to care for the President 434 00:24:44,027 --> 00:24:47,056 in a life-threatening emergency at 40,000 feet? 435 00:24:49,011 --> 00:24:51,032 Air Force One is currently unable to provide 436 00:24:51,036 --> 00:24:56,007 the therapies available in many hospitals but plans are being 437 00:24:56,016 --> 00:24:59,049 developed to modernize the new plane's medical bay. 438 00:25:01,012 --> 00:25:03,083 It will feature the latest medical technology, 439 00:25:03,091 --> 00:25:07,004 include an office area and even be equipped for 440 00:25:07,013 --> 00:25:10,067 emergency surgical procedures. 441 00:25:12,071 --> 00:25:15,043 But as the President chooses his brand-new design scheme 442 00:25:15,051 --> 00:25:17,051 for Air Force One's exterior, 443 00:25:17,055 --> 00:25:19,051 the most dramatic transformations are 444 00:25:19,055 --> 00:25:22,014 still in store, 445 00:25:22,064 --> 00:25:24,085 to make this possible, a legion of technicians must 446 00:25:24,089 --> 00:25:28,019 tread very carefully with classified plans as 447 00:25:28,027 --> 00:25:30,023 they work in front of the cameras... 448 00:25:30,073 --> 00:25:32,069 JACOB: The level of secrecy here is pretty high. 449 00:25:32,078 --> 00:25:33,086 I can say that. Right? 450 00:25:36,003 --> 00:25:39,007 ♪ ♪ 451 00:25:39,016 --> 00:25:40,083 NARRATOR: To bring the most cutting edge designs 452 00:25:40,087 --> 00:25:43,091 and military technologies into Air Force One, 453 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:47,046 the team must overhaul every aspect of the plane. 454 00:25:49,025 --> 00:25:53,005 In San Antonio, mechanic Jacob Monita is preparing the 455 00:25:53,013 --> 00:25:58,018 flight deck for an all digital interface and controls. 456 00:25:58,093 --> 00:26:02,022 His work is so secretive that National Geographic must work 457 00:26:02,031 --> 00:26:05,081 with the Department of Defense to make sure he doesn't reveal 458 00:26:05,089 --> 00:26:07,081 classified information. 459 00:26:07,089 --> 00:26:12,019 JACOB: Now the aircraft came from is a molding facility. 460 00:26:12,023 --> 00:26:13,094 I can say that right? 461 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:16,086 We're gonna be removing some of the flight deck. 462 00:26:16,090 --> 00:26:19,074 Everything's coming out, these control panels, 463 00:26:19,078 --> 00:26:22,020 these circuit breaker panels all this wiring. 464 00:26:22,024 --> 00:26:25,020 It's all being replaced with new wiring. 465 00:26:32,050 --> 00:26:34,034 NARRATOR: With heavy-metal shielding, 466 00:26:34,042 --> 00:26:38,076 the new wiring will withstand electromagnetic interference 467 00:26:38,080 --> 00:26:42,068 allowing the plane to continue operating as the flying White House, 468 00:26:42,076 --> 00:26:46,022 even in the event of a nearby nuclear explosion. 469 00:26:47,089 --> 00:26:51,061 But with over one million feet of new cable to install, 470 00:26:51,065 --> 00:26:53,057 Jacob's got his work cut out. 471 00:26:54,027 --> 00:26:57,044 JACOB: They don't tell us the small secrets of what we need 472 00:26:57,053 --> 00:27:01,016 to push or pull to install certain things. 473 00:27:01,024 --> 00:27:03,020 We're the first people to do it. 474 00:27:05,062 --> 00:27:07,066 TEST PILOT: Alright Brett, you take the left seat there. 475 00:27:07,075 --> 00:27:09,046 BRETT: Okay. 476 00:27:09,079 --> 00:27:13,038 TEST PILOT: Alright, so welcome to the 747-8. 477 00:27:13,084 --> 00:27:17,063 NARRATOR: To prepare for the 747-8's all digital cockpit, 478 00:27:17,071 --> 00:27:19,072 deputy presidential pilot, Brett, 479 00:27:19,080 --> 00:27:22,080 is at Boeing commercial airline headquarters in Seattle, 480 00:27:22,089 --> 00:27:26,035 training on the new Air Force One's flight simulator. 481 00:27:26,043 --> 00:27:29,002 BRETT: I am a pilot but one of my additional responsibilities 482 00:27:29,010 --> 00:27:31,014 was to be part of the development of 483 00:27:31,019 --> 00:27:32,052 the next Air Force One. 484 00:27:34,015 --> 00:27:35,032 NARRATOR: In place of the dated, 485 00:27:35,036 --> 00:27:39,065 analogue cockpit there's an array of digital displays. 486 00:27:41,078 --> 00:27:44,066 Sophisticated computer systems will assist with 487 00:27:44,070 --> 00:27:47,029 basic navigation and safety, 488 00:27:47,033 --> 00:27:51,008 reducing the flight crew from the existing four to just two. 489 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:55,017 They will be able to operate all the flight controls, defense, 490 00:27:55,021 --> 00:27:56,092 and navigation systems. 491 00:27:59,080 --> 00:28:03,005 TEST PILOT: How's it feel? BRETT: Very stable aircraft. 492 00:28:03,034 --> 00:28:05,047 All right, so as we see Mount Rainier out the window 493 00:28:05,051 --> 00:28:09,027 here in the simulator how does that display show up 494 00:28:09,035 --> 00:28:12,069 on this vertical profile? 495 00:28:12,077 --> 00:28:14,090 TEST PILOT: So as you see you've got 496 00:28:14,098 --> 00:28:16,086 the horizontal depiction there. 497 00:28:16,094 --> 00:28:18,011 BRETT: Okay. 498 00:28:18,019 --> 00:28:20,019 TEST PILOT: You can see this synthetic terrain features and 499 00:28:20,024 --> 00:28:22,095 as the higher terrain is depicted in yellow and then 500 00:28:23,003 --> 00:28:26,020 red so you're seeing the top of Mount Rainier there 501 00:28:26,024 --> 00:28:28,074 off to the side. 502 00:28:28,083 --> 00:28:31,016 Alright, first dash eight landing here. 503 00:28:32,087 --> 00:28:35,021 NARRATOR: The latest real-time digital displays, 504 00:28:35,025 --> 00:28:38,034 and an improved instrument landing system mean the plane 505 00:28:38,038 --> 00:28:40,038 can land safely in the most challenging 506 00:28:40,046 --> 00:28:43,022 of weather conditions. 507 00:28:43,026 --> 00:28:47,035 TEST PILOT: Gear down flaps 20, runway's in sight. 508 00:28:47,039 --> 00:28:52,093 AUTOPILOT( over radio): "50, 40, 30, 20, 10". 509 00:28:53,002 --> 00:28:55,040 TEST PILOT: Speed brakes automatically come up, 510 00:28:55,044 --> 00:28:59,073 thrust reversers deployed and we're slowing. 511 00:28:59,082 --> 00:29:01,082 Very nice! 512 00:29:08,083 --> 00:29:10,062 NARRATOR: Back on the current Air Force One, 513 00:29:10,070 --> 00:29:14,050 the pilots can't wait for this all-digital cockpit. 514 00:29:15,079 --> 00:29:19,046 ALEX: This is a joy to fly. There's a little bit more 515 00:29:19,054 --> 00:29:22,021 stick and throttle type flying, 516 00:29:22,026 --> 00:29:24,042 the sort of flying that we grew up with. 517 00:29:24,047 --> 00:29:27,018 The new airplane will have the latest capabilities and so 518 00:29:27,026 --> 00:29:29,085 that's exciting for any pilot to fly. 519 00:29:30,064 --> 00:29:32,018 TRUMP: We have a lot of things on here that 520 00:29:32,027 --> 00:29:33,081 a lot of people have no idea. 521 00:29:33,089 --> 00:29:36,077 They have no idea really what we have on this plane. 522 00:29:36,085 --> 00:29:38,086 And they're things that I can't talk about. 523 00:29:42,086 --> 00:29:47,011 NARRATOR: Military secrecy isn't all that's at stake. 524 00:29:47,020 --> 00:29:50,028 To install Air Force One's vanguard defense systems, 525 00:29:50,033 --> 00:29:52,079 technicians must face down the riskiest part of the 526 00:29:52,087 --> 00:29:57,000 military makeover, and literally cut the plane apart. 527 00:29:57,008 --> 00:29:59,038 One wrong move could cost millions. 528 00:30:00,046 --> 00:30:04,009 TODD: You want it to be almost in a zero-gravity state as you 529 00:30:04,013 --> 00:30:05,026 are going through the build. 530 00:30:10,026 --> 00:30:16,064 ♪ ♪ 531 00:30:17,002 --> 00:30:19,015 NARRATOR: To militarize this civilian plane and turn it 532 00:30:19,023 --> 00:30:22,090 into the flying fortress that will become Air Force One, 533 00:30:22,098 --> 00:30:26,032 the team must carry out a risky procedure, 534 00:30:26,040 --> 00:30:29,070 cutting into the aircraft's body. 535 00:30:30,020 --> 00:30:32,037 It's to prepare for the installation of top-secret 536 00:30:32,045 --> 00:30:35,025 defense and communication systems, 537 00:30:35,033 --> 00:30:38,008 and National Geographic has been granted special access 538 00:30:38,016 --> 00:30:40,008 to document it. 539 00:30:40,017 --> 00:30:44,067 First, they map out where exactly to cut into the fuselage. 540 00:30:45,013 --> 00:30:47,017 And what's been keeping them up at night are the 541 00:30:47,022 --> 00:30:50,047 two massive new presidential entrances. 542 00:30:50,051 --> 00:30:53,018 Getting big cuts like this wrong and the damage to the 543 00:30:53,026 --> 00:30:56,077 plane could be very costly. 544 00:30:56,085 --> 00:30:58,048 PROGRAM MANAGER: The first major activity as we begin the 545 00:30:58,052 --> 00:31:02,011 modification will be to cut two large sections out of the 546 00:31:02,019 --> 00:31:05,094 aircraft both at the rear and at the front. 547 00:31:06,003 --> 00:31:08,019 These sections will be replaced with new sections 548 00:31:08,024 --> 00:31:12,053 containing both new doors and air stairs that allow entry of 549 00:31:12,057 --> 00:31:15,008 the President and passengers as well as exit. 550 00:31:15,095 --> 00:31:17,087 NARRATOR: As on the existing Air Force One, 551 00:31:17,095 --> 00:31:20,004 it's a security requirement that the President, 552 00:31:20,008 --> 00:31:22,096 guests and crew be able to disembark, 553 00:31:23,004 --> 00:31:26,013 if necessary, using internal stairs. 554 00:31:29,009 --> 00:31:31,047 Even stripped of its engines and components, 555 00:31:31,055 --> 00:31:33,060 this behemoth aircraft still weighs a 556 00:31:33,068 --> 00:31:37,035 staggering 350,000 pounds. 557 00:31:37,081 --> 00:31:42,073 Any cuts into the fuselage could result in it bending, 558 00:31:42,081 --> 00:31:44,081 causing serious misalignment. 559 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:48,003 To avoid this disaster, manufacturing manager, 560 00:31:48,007 --> 00:31:51,045 Todd Carlson is working with a one-of-a-kind cradle 561 00:31:51,053 --> 00:31:53,091 to relieve the stress on the plane. 562 00:31:54,032 --> 00:31:56,012 TODD: To prepare the next Air Force One for some of 563 00:31:56,020 --> 00:31:58,033 the major changes that will be coming we want to make sure 564 00:31:58,041 --> 00:32:00,091 that we have the aircraft jacked and off the ground, 565 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:03,046 as you can see with the wheels turning and also we've 566 00:32:03,054 --> 00:32:06,050 got these yellow braces all along the belly of the aircraft 567 00:32:06,059 --> 00:32:09,013 from nose to tail, wing to wing. 568 00:32:09,021 --> 00:32:13,005 You want it to be almost in a zero-gravity state as you are 569 00:32:13,009 --> 00:32:14,076 going through the build. 570 00:32:16,072 --> 00:32:18,093 NARRATOR: This custom-built cradle uses a sophisticated 571 00:32:19,002 --> 00:32:22,014 hydraulics system that renders even this goliath 572 00:32:22,023 --> 00:32:25,040 plane effectively weightless. 573 00:32:25,094 --> 00:32:28,027 The smallest change in weight is counterbalanced 574 00:32:28,032 --> 00:32:30,086 through adjustments in each hydraulic piston. 575 00:32:31,095 --> 00:32:33,020 TODD: We'll monitor our weights. 576 00:32:33,028 --> 00:32:35,020 As you see this one jumps a little bit as people are 577 00:32:35,028 --> 00:32:37,028 coming in and off the aircraft. 578 00:32:37,033 --> 00:32:38,095 We'll monitor those to make sure that we are staying 579 00:32:38,099 --> 00:32:42,050 within our range and when we go to make our big cuts in the 580 00:32:42,058 --> 00:32:45,033 aircraft that the aircraft is properly supported, 581 00:32:45,042 --> 00:32:47,059 it's not going to twist it's not going to bend. 582 00:32:53,068 --> 00:32:55,043 NARRATOR: With all the groundwork in place, 583 00:32:55,047 --> 00:32:58,051 the team is on pins and needles as they get ready 584 00:32:58,060 --> 00:33:00,068 to make the first big cuts. 585 00:33:10,078 --> 00:33:14,074 Before installing the doors and the air stairs technicians 586 00:33:14,082 --> 00:33:18,062 carry on with the military makeover, 587 00:33:18,099 --> 00:33:22,066 cutting 68 smaller holes to load in the advanced 588 00:33:22,075 --> 00:33:25,058 communications and air defense systems. 589 00:33:33,017 --> 00:33:35,017 Back on the current Air Force One... 590 00:33:35,022 --> 00:33:36,093 KAS: Test 1,2,3,3,2,1. 591 00:33:37,001 --> 00:33:38,068 NARRATOR: Communications officer, Kas, 592 00:33:38,072 --> 00:33:41,060 is looking forward to the upgrade. 593 00:33:41,068 --> 00:33:44,002 KAS: So, a lot of times, they'll come up with something new. 594 00:33:44,010 --> 00:33:47,019 You know, the President wants to use a tablet or something new 595 00:33:47,027 --> 00:33:49,069 that this airplane wasn't designed for 30 years ago. 596 00:33:50,015 --> 00:33:52,053 And they had no idea that that could be a possibility. 597 00:33:52,057 --> 00:33:54,082 So, we're always constantly trying to think on the fly, 598 00:33:54,086 --> 00:33:57,074 and come up with how we connect a brand-new iPad 599 00:33:57,082 --> 00:33:59,070 to old wiring. 600 00:34:00,053 --> 00:34:03,045 NARRATOR: Though the details are highly classified 601 00:34:03,054 --> 00:34:06,087 the planes will include the most sophisticated encryption for 602 00:34:06,096 --> 00:34:10,021 secure communication that directly connect to 603 00:34:10,025 --> 00:34:13,005 the White House at all times. 604 00:34:15,067 --> 00:34:19,005 And the President will be able to address the nation live. 605 00:34:22,076 --> 00:34:24,072 KAS: So, with the new airplane we are actually going to move 606 00:34:24,077 --> 00:34:26,073 from three operators to four which will be nice, 607 00:34:26,081 --> 00:34:29,015 we'll have more people to be able to handle the phone calls 608 00:34:29,023 --> 00:34:32,040 and to talk with throughout the flight. 609 00:34:32,082 --> 00:34:35,065 So for the President, we make a lot of head state calls so 610 00:34:35,074 --> 00:34:38,040 to other Presidents and national leaders 611 00:34:38,045 --> 00:34:39,036 throughout the world. 612 00:34:39,041 --> 00:34:41,041 That is probably one of the more-high stress 613 00:34:41,049 --> 00:34:43,033 moments of the job. 614 00:34:44,095 --> 00:34:47,091 NARRATOR: Just how important effective communication can be 615 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:50,067 for the President on Air Force One became 616 00:34:50,075 --> 00:34:54,017 painfully clear one fateful day in 2001. 617 00:34:54,084 --> 00:34:59,072 (sirens wailing) 618 00:34:59,076 --> 00:35:02,055 During the 9/11 attacks, President George W. Bush 619 00:35:02,060 --> 00:35:05,039 was in Florida. 620 00:35:05,068 --> 00:35:08,068 His security team quickly rushed him to the safest place 621 00:35:08,077 --> 00:35:11,056 he could be: on board the flying fortress 622 00:35:11,060 --> 00:35:13,061 that is Air Force One. 623 00:35:15,027 --> 00:35:16,090 BUSH: There were rumors that the White House was going to 624 00:35:16,094 --> 00:35:21,011 be under attack, and it became quickly apparent that this was 625 00:35:21,020 --> 00:35:24,053 going to be the place from which the Commander in Chief 626 00:35:24,062 --> 00:35:26,099 was one going to have to, one: 627 00:35:27,008 --> 00:35:28,062 figure out what had happened. 628 00:35:28,070 --> 00:35:30,016 Two, are there any more attacks? 629 00:35:30,025 --> 00:35:34,059 And three how to make sure that the country responds to 630 00:35:34,063 --> 00:35:37,046 the immediate crisis as best as a President can do. 631 00:35:39,022 --> 00:35:42,030 NARRATOR: But the communications networks were oversaturated, 632 00:35:42,034 --> 00:35:45,022 and President Bush was unable to address the nation. 633 00:35:46,010 --> 00:35:47,077 BUSH: One of the really interesting lessons 634 00:35:47,089 --> 00:35:51,098 from this whole experience was that Air Force One was not properly 635 00:35:52,006 --> 00:35:55,031 equipped to be able to deal with the crisis. 636 00:35:55,040 --> 00:35:59,099 There were phones, but I couldn't find people, 637 00:36:00,003 --> 00:36:04,037 there were meetings but it was difficult to get in to 638 00:36:04,045 --> 00:36:09,004 the meetings, in other words, the equipment just wasn't as 639 00:36:09,012 --> 00:36:10,054 good as it could have been. 640 00:36:11,054 --> 00:36:13,012 NARRATOR: Although the communication system has since 641 00:36:13,017 --> 00:36:16,021 been improved, the next generation plane will take it 642 00:36:16,029 --> 00:36:18,034 to a whole new level. 643 00:36:19,055 --> 00:36:22,018 TRUMP: Now, Air Force One is different than other 747's 644 00:36:22,022 --> 00:36:26,022 that are like private or built in a luxury manner 645 00:36:26,035 --> 00:36:29,089 because we have so much military equipment and other things on. 646 00:36:29,097 --> 00:36:31,085 Equipment that I don't even talk about. 647 00:36:35,048 --> 00:36:37,061 NARRATOR: Exactly how the new Air Force One will defend 648 00:36:37,069 --> 00:36:40,023 itself remains a closely guarded secret. 649 00:36:40,090 --> 00:36:44,070 But experts believe it will use decoy burning flares to 650 00:36:44,078 --> 00:36:46,082 deflect heat seeking missiles. 651 00:36:48,037 --> 00:36:50,095 And that the plane will use high-tech lasers not only to 652 00:36:51,004 --> 00:36:53,037 disable a guided missile's tracking system, 653 00:36:53,041 --> 00:36:57,021 but even to completely destroy missiles in flight. 654 00:37:02,059 --> 00:37:04,055 ALEX: So without saying too much the President is always 655 00:37:04,063 --> 00:37:05,089 well defended. 656 00:37:05,097 --> 00:37:08,035 The safety and security of the president and is always in 657 00:37:08,039 --> 00:37:10,081 consideration on this Air Force One and the 658 00:37:10,089 --> 00:37:12,068 next Air Force One. 659 00:37:12,073 --> 00:37:14,039 That's about all I can say on that. 660 00:37:17,065 --> 00:37:20,027 NARRATOR: One secret that can be revealed is President Trump's 661 00:37:20,036 --> 00:37:23,057 final decision on the dramatic new exterior design. 662 00:37:23,090 --> 00:37:25,003 PROGRAM MANAGER: Please take your seats. 663 00:37:25,007 --> 00:37:26,066 NARRATOR: Which will transform the next generation 664 00:37:26,074 --> 00:37:30,016 of Air Force One into an icon. 665 00:37:30,024 --> 00:37:32,050 TRUMP: We're changing the coloring system. 666 00:37:32,058 --> 00:37:34,000 I think it's a stronger system. 667 00:37:34,008 --> 00:37:36,075 It's actually more beautiful. 668 00:37:41,025 --> 00:37:45,017 ♪ ♪ 669 00:37:45,026 --> 00:37:47,093 NARRATOR: In San Antonio, the team's finishing up its review 670 00:37:48,001 --> 00:37:50,093 of possible designs for interiors on this new, 671 00:37:50,097 --> 00:37:53,014 stately icon. 672 00:37:53,022 --> 00:37:55,014 PROGRAM MANAGER: Similar to the cabinet room in the White House 673 00:37:55,023 --> 00:37:56,069 where the President holds key meetings 674 00:37:56,077 --> 00:37:59,036 with his cabinet or his senior leadership, 675 00:37:59,044 --> 00:38:02,069 the conference room on the aircraft is a key space. 676 00:38:02,078 --> 00:38:05,044 ENGINEER: We're going to be improving with, uh, 677 00:38:05,049 --> 00:38:09,028 modern electronics, larger displays, the ability 678 00:38:09,032 --> 00:38:12,079 for the staff to use personal electronic devices so that all 679 00:38:12,087 --> 00:38:15,083 the information that they need is readily available. 680 00:38:17,050 --> 00:38:20,025 NARRATOR: As a proxy for the cabinet room in the west wing 681 00:38:20,029 --> 00:38:22,009 Air Force One's conference room will 682 00:38:22,013 --> 00:38:24,071 get a dramatic facelift. 683 00:38:28,068 --> 00:38:32,081 And this is what it could look like, 684 00:38:32,085 --> 00:38:34,006 the larger windows of the 685 00:38:34,014 --> 00:38:40,044 747-8 will illuminate its bigger space and modern look, 686 00:38:40,048 --> 00:38:42,086 armed with high-tech communications, 687 00:38:42,094 --> 00:38:45,082 it will also serve as a situation room. 688 00:38:48,040 --> 00:38:49,082 PROGRAM MANAGER: Bob, can you talk about what we're doing 689 00:38:49,086 --> 00:38:52,066 with the galleys on the new Air Force One? 690 00:38:52,070 --> 00:38:54,037 BOB: The new galleys, both front and back, 691 00:38:54,045 --> 00:38:57,037 will be much larger, much more efficient workspace, 692 00:38:57,046 --> 00:39:00,050 well planned out, modern technologies. 693 00:39:00,058 --> 00:39:02,096 NARRATOR: Expanding on these restricted galleys, 694 00:39:03,000 --> 00:39:07,001 will be two big kitchen areas almost double the size. 695 00:39:07,009 --> 00:39:09,084 With designs like this, modelled on the very latest 696 00:39:09,093 --> 00:39:14,010 VIP luxury jets, they'll have all the equipment needed not 697 00:39:14,018 --> 00:39:19,031 just to reheat prepared meals but also to cook fresh food. 698 00:39:22,044 --> 00:39:24,052 In a dramatic upgrade from the 30-year old 699 00:39:24,057 --> 00:39:27,053 medical technology, the new high-tech E.R. 700 00:39:27,061 --> 00:39:29,082 will be much bigger. 701 00:39:29,086 --> 00:39:32,070 3-D modelling envisions a surgical table with equipment 702 00:39:32,074 --> 00:39:36,070 able to handle dire medical emergencies from strokes to 703 00:39:36,079 --> 00:39:39,000 assassination attempts. 704 00:39:39,066 --> 00:39:42,088 Cutting edge health monitors and a large pharmacy will deal 705 00:39:42,092 --> 00:39:45,063 with practically any health emergency facing 706 00:39:45,071 --> 00:39:48,055 the President, his guests or staff. 707 00:39:49,063 --> 00:39:53,014 And though Nancy Reagan's southwestern design will go. 708 00:39:53,022 --> 00:39:56,031 The stylish new bedroom will feel more spacious 709 00:39:56,039 --> 00:39:59,006 with a touch of five star comfort accessible only 710 00:39:59,014 --> 00:40:00,081 to the President, First Lady, 711 00:40:00,089 --> 00:40:03,090 security detail, and chief flight attendant. 712 00:40:05,073 --> 00:40:08,090 But the presidential stars on the carpet will remain. 713 00:40:13,045 --> 00:40:16,066 The wooden look of the current office will be modified into 714 00:40:16,074 --> 00:40:20,025 a much more modern, modular office, 715 00:40:20,033 --> 00:40:24,000 as the airborne oval office, it's from here the President 716 00:40:24,008 --> 00:40:26,054 will address the nation. 717 00:40:31,059 --> 00:40:33,076 But the most visible transformation could be 718 00:40:33,084 --> 00:40:36,010 to the exterior of Air Force One. 719 00:40:37,030 --> 00:40:40,056 President Trump decided to move away from the 1962 colors 720 00:40:40,060 --> 00:40:42,064 that are still used today. 721 00:40:43,027 --> 00:40:46,011 Originally chosen by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, 722 00:40:46,015 --> 00:40:49,011 the plane's color was her favorite shade of blue. 723 00:40:52,053 --> 00:40:54,099 TRUMP: The coloring system was that way for a long time, 724 00:40:55,007 --> 00:40:56,037 it's baby blue. 725 00:40:56,045 --> 00:41:00,029 Now we have a, I think it is a stronger system and it's red, 726 00:41:00,037 --> 00:41:02,000 white and blue, but it's the color blue on 727 00:41:02,008 --> 00:41:05,050 the American flag which is a darker color. 728 00:41:05,058 --> 00:41:07,038 We have a plane that will represent us 729 00:41:07,046 --> 00:41:09,088 for a long time and very well. 730 00:41:14,018 --> 00:41:16,005 NARRATOR: Though the plane's trademark lettering will 731 00:41:16,014 --> 00:41:18,030 remain the same, the President considered 732 00:41:18,035 --> 00:41:21,047 four different color schemes. 733 00:41:21,056 --> 00:41:24,077 A choice of blue, or white engines. 734 00:41:24,081 --> 00:41:28,056 And grey, or white center lines. 735 00:41:30,090 --> 00:41:33,099 This is President Trump's preferred choice. 736 00:41:37,062 --> 00:41:40,066 With modification, testing, and extended support, 737 00:41:40,070 --> 00:41:45,029 her total cost is expected to be $5.3 billion. 738 00:41:45,062 --> 00:41:48,050 But as a symbol of a nation, some believe these efforts to 739 00:41:48,058 --> 00:41:51,009 create a bold, new flying White House, 740 00:41:51,017 --> 00:41:52,084 are worth every penny. 741 00:41:53,017 --> 00:41:55,088 TRUMP: I view this as something to do with legacy 742 00:41:55,097 --> 00:42:00,005 every time I look at it I'll say "I had lot to do with it." 743 00:42:00,014 --> 00:42:03,018 Just really a representation of our great country. 744 00:42:18,011 --> 00:42:20,087 NARRATOR: Air Force One has safely completed her mission, 745 00:42:20,091 --> 00:42:24,075 and returns home to joint base Andrews in Maryland. 746 00:42:30,004 --> 00:42:31,071 RAVEN: Right now we are towing the jet in, 747 00:42:31,079 --> 00:42:34,051 just doing a roll over FOD check. 748 00:42:36,034 --> 00:42:38,080 We are looking for any debris or anything that might have 749 00:42:38,088 --> 00:42:41,072 got stuck in the tires, before we park it into 750 00:42:41,076 --> 00:42:43,089 its final position. 751 00:42:49,052 --> 00:42:51,090 Everybody is going to miss this aircraft. 752 00:42:51,098 --> 00:42:54,057 We all have a lot of experiences with this aircraft 753 00:42:54,061 --> 00:42:55,094 some great trips we've been on, 754 00:42:56,003 --> 00:42:59,061 some good missions and it's been great to be part of 755 00:42:59,070 --> 00:43:01,078 a lot of historical events that have happened around the world 756 00:43:01,087 --> 00:43:03,091 and the country. 757 00:43:04,037 --> 00:43:08,021 It'll be really nice to bring a new jet online and watch 758 00:43:08,025 --> 00:43:10,004 that take over as the new Air Force One, 759 00:43:10,008 --> 00:43:12,029 and carry the President around the world. 760 00:43:16,013 --> 00:43:19,017 CHRISTINE: I guess in a way it's become my little baby 761 00:43:19,026 --> 00:43:21,059 to where I'm very familiar with everything 762 00:43:21,068 --> 00:43:25,043 and where everything is located and how she functions and I'm just 763 00:43:25,051 --> 00:43:27,022 going to miss this jet so much. 764 00:43:36,023 --> 00:43:39,011 NARRATOR: Once the militarized planes are ready to take to the skies, 765 00:43:39,019 --> 00:43:43,003 they will be flight tested for two full years. 766 00:43:43,037 --> 00:43:45,037 ALEX: What can we do with the next flying White House, 767 00:43:45,045 --> 00:43:48,095 with a larger airplane and the latest technology? 768 00:43:49,004 --> 00:43:52,012 I think it's a good prospect for the nation 769 00:43:52,021 --> 00:43:54,050 and for the next president. 770 00:43:54,059 --> 00:43:56,063 NARRATOR: Work on the two planes will continue under 771 00:43:56,067 --> 00:43:58,092 President Biden's administration, 772 00:43:58,096 --> 00:44:01,047 and though some design elements may change, 773 00:44:01,051 --> 00:44:05,043 in 2024 the next generation Air Force One, 774 00:44:05,047 --> 00:44:07,010 will be delivered to the nation. 775 00:44:07,035 --> 00:44:08,035 Captioned by Cotter Captioning Services.