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This aircraft will be used for domestic tours only. It does not have a facility like a command bunker that can handle the entire country from a plane in case of emergency.- File photo
The Boeing 747-8 aircraft, gifted to the US by the Qatari royal family, is set to join the US President’s service around July 4 (America’s 250th Independence Day).
The Air Force has modified it by spending more than Rs 3,800 crore.
The Air Force has modified it by spending more than Rs 3,800 crore. The view inside the plane is like a 7-star luxury hotel. It has excellent leather and gold finishing parts. There are large and very luxurious bedrooms. Such a big plane has space for only 76 passengers and 18 crew members.
But it will be a part of the President’s domestic visits only. This aircraft will be used for domestic tours only. It does not have a facility like a command bunker that can handle the entire country from a plane in case of emergency.
Possibly the most valuable gift ever given to the United States by a foreign government. It was first used by members of the royal family of Qatar and later by the Turkish government, then it was handed over to the US.
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