[s1e12] | Marine One
Despite its aging airframe, it remains a favorite for its spacious "flying Oval Office" interior.
The current fleet primarily consists of two models: the and the smaller VH-60N "White Hawk." These helicopters are easily identified by their iconic "white top" livery and deep forest green fuselage. [S1E12] Marine One
A hallmark of Marine One operations is the use of . When the President travels by helicopter, he is usually accompanied by up to five identical aircraft. These helicopters shift formations mid-flight—a maneuver often called a "shell game"—to ensure that a potential ground-level threat cannot distinguish which aircraft contains the Commander-in-Chief. The Silent Professionals Despite its aging airframe, it remains a favorite
Used more frequently for trips where the helicopter must be transported via C-17 or C-5 cargo planes to domestic or international locations. When the President travels by helicopter, he is