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Which design features created by Raymond Loewy were carried on later Air Force One aircraft?
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Air Force One
Air Force One, a Boeing 747 reserved for use by the president of the United States, flying over Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.
Industrial designer Raymond Loewy created a distinctive design for the Air Force One aircraft during the administration of John F. Kennedy, which has been carried over to all subsequent presidential planes.1
The design features that became standard include:
- A distinctive blue-and-white exterior color scheme.1
- A logo on the fuselage featuring the title "United States of America".1
- The U.S. flag displayed on the tail.1
- The presidential seal positioned on both sides of the nose.1