Qatar‑Gifted Boeing 747 Becomes the Next Air Force One in Nine Months
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The US Air Force rapidly overhauled a Qatar‑gifted Boeing 747 into the new Air Force One (VC‑25B) in about nine months, featuring a new white‑red‑blue‑gold livery and upgraded systems while keeping interiors largely unchanged to save time; exterior changes include English exit signs, and official cost details are classified with media noting a large, unexplained transfer tied to the retrofit.
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