CF105Arrow From Canada, joined Oct 2007, 304 posts, RR: 0 Posted (4 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 20 hours ago) and read 3585 times:
Am not sure if this was discussed earlier but I didn't find any reference to it.
Why is there no windows on the left side of the plane and is there two rather than three windows on the right side? I understand there might be a galley on the left side and a lounge facing it on the right side but is there another explanation?
KC135TopBoom From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 11025 posts, RR: 53 Reply 1, posted (4 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 3483 times:
Most windows on the upper deck of the VC-25s are plugged. On the left side, of the upper deck, is the White House communications suite. The right side is one of the Secret Service seating and lounging/resting areas. The crew rest area is also in the upper deck.
The galleys are in the lower aft cargo compartment.
This is from Wikipedia (yes, I know I often question the accuracy of Wikipedia, because anyone can write just about anything there).
The VC-25A differs from the standard Boeing 747 relating to interior dimensions and security features. While Air Force One has three floors, like a regular Boeing 747, its interior has been reconfigured for presidential duties. The aircraft's 4,000 square feet (370 m²) of interior floor space include multiple modifications. The aircraft's lowest levels are mostly cargo space, carrying luggage and the onboard food supply. The plane has storage and freezer capacity to provide up to 2,000 meals when fully loaded. Meals are prepared in two galleys, which together are equipped to feed about 100 people at a time.
The main passenger area is on the second floor, and communications equipment and the cockpit are on the third floor. There are three entrances onboard, two on the lower and one on the main deck. Typically the president boards and deplanes from the front, main deck entrance via an airstair, while journalists and other passengers enter at the lower rear door. Facilities for the press and other passengers are configured like an ordinary airliner's first-class cabin.[1]
On board Air Force One are medical facilities, including a fold-out operating table, emergency medical supplies, and a well-stocked pharmacy; President George W. Bush had a treadmill added to Air Force One during his term in office. Every flight is staffed by a doctor. There are separate quarters for guests, senior staff, Secret Service and security personnel, and the news media. The president's executive suite includes sleeping quarters with two couches that can be converted into beds, lavatory and shower, and private office. These offices, including the president's suite, are mostly located on the starboard(right), and a long corridor runs along the port (left) side. When Air Force One taxis to an airport's ramp for events, it comes to a stop with the port side of the aircraft facing gathered onlookers.[citation needed]
In the office areas, Air Force One has photocopying, printing, and word processing services, as well as telecommunication systems (including 85 telephones and 19 televisions). There are also secure and non-secure voice, fax, and data communications facilities.
Vzlet From United States of America, joined Mar 2004, 806 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (4 years 4 months 2 weeks 3 days 18 hours ago) and read 3483 times:
This may help:
"That's so stupid! If they're so secret, why are they out where everyone can see them?" - my kid
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