Air Force One Left Milwaukee in a Hurry This Morning

I'm way out of my league here but I thought this forum would be interested; apparently AF1 left Milwaukee headed for Washington as soon as they got word about the North Korea nuclear test.

I thought the spot where I loaded up the video would be interesting to enthusiasts; is this the only B742 that the Air Force has in use, besides what I presume is AF2?

And would you be able to spot this on FlightRadar24?

a reply to: SentientCentenarian

There are only two VC-25s. The non Air Force One aircraft uses a SAM callsign for its flight. Either SAM 28000 or SAM 29000.

As for FR24 they have once or twice turned the transponder on that I've heard of and let it be seen, but I don't think the president was on board at the time. That would be a massive security risk.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Makes sense, thanks for the reply!

I like looking at Flightradar, amazing how much is up there any given minute. The world's come a long ways from B17s.

a reply to: FamCore

hoohaa.
Ain't that the truth.

a reply to: Zaphod58

Star to ya
ATS Ace Pilot.
Keep your landing gear
at the correct p.s.i.

Guys says ADS-B is maybe afterburners turned on.

really? lol

Gotta love these news people.

This report said the earthquake registered 5.4 on the Richter scale earlier reports claimed 5.3?
Did they up the yield of the device?

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: SentientCentenarian

There are only two VC-25s. The non Air Force One aircraft uses a SAM callsign for its flight. Either SAM 28000 or SAM 29000.

As for FR24 they have once or twice turned the transponder on that I've heard of and let it be seen, but I don't think the president was on board at the time. That would be a massive security risk.

wow. Never knew they traveled with transponders off.

a reply to: Theprimevoyager

Their transponder is on, the ADS-B portion is off. Many military aircraft fly with that portion turned off so they can't be tracked during missions. ATC still sees their transponder though.

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: Theprimevoyager

Their transponder is on, the ADS-B portion is off. Many military aircraft fly with that portion turned off so they can't be tracked during missions. ATC still sees their transponder though.

Thanks Zaph. I was a little worried there. I assume the VCs have some sort of IFF as well.

a reply to: Theprimevoyager

They have all modes that military aircraft have. They have a few other interesting tricks up their sleeve too.

Do ya know if the mil fighters get above 44,000 as fast as they can? I'm curious...used to get to sit in FB-111f's at midnite with my buddy from maint shop....turn the battery on and play with the attack radar set...he....he

originally posted by: Zaphod58
a reply to: Theprimevoyager

They have all modes that military aircraft have. They have a few other interesting tricks up their sleeve too.

I also assume they have chaff as well as flare$ as some basic counter-measures. What I cannot imagine is all the EW they probably have on board.

originally posted by: GBP/JPY
Do ya know if the mil fighters get above 44,000 as fast as they can? I'm curious...used to get to sit in FB-111f's at midnite with my buddy from maint shop....turn the battery on and play with the attack radar set...he....he

F-15s can climb to 30,000 within a minute.