30 Facts About Air Force One

‘Air Force One’ Is Actually a Call Sign

While we use the phrase ‘Air Force One’ when referring to a specific set of planes, that technically isn’t correct. In fact, the phrase ‘Air Force One’ was invented purely as a call sign to avoid confusion while the President was traveling. Having a unique radio call sign allows for the name to be ascribed to any aerial vehicle that the President of the United States is currently flying in.