The Douglas VC-54C Skymaster is the first aircraft purpose-built to fly the President of the United States. Carrying the staff transport “VC” designation, the aircraft was officially named The …

The Douglas C-54 Skymaster is a four-engined transport aircraft used by the United States Army Air Forces in World War II and the Korean War. Like the Douglas C-47 Skytrain derived from …

Mar 24, 2017 · The Douglas Aircraft Corporation C-54 “Skymaster” was a four-engine cargo and troop transport built around a high-aspect ratio wing with conventional tail unit featuring a …

Sep 16, 2024 · Inside of the first U.S. Presidential aircraft, Douglas VC-54C (Sacred Cow), at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Filmed by Darrick Patrick on …

As the only VC-54C built, the aircraft was heavily modified on the assembly line. A C-54A fuselage was fitted with wings from a C-54B which offered greater fuel capacity. The …

Nicknamed the Sacred Cow, this VC-54C became the first military aircraft to transport a U.S. president when President Roosevelt took it to the USSR for the Yalta Conference in February …

Jun 23, 2020 · In 1944 a C-54 became the first presidential aircraft. It was a VC-54C nicknamed “Sacred Cow”. A VC-54C flew President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Yalta Conference, in …

Mar 7, 2014 · The VC-54C aircraft included a sleeping area, radio telephone, and retractable elevator to lift Roosevelt in his wheelchair. The Sacred Cow carried President Roosevelt to the …

VC-54C Sacred Cow (Roosevelt) I photographed the Douglas VC-54C Sacred Cow in the President’s gallery at the National Museum of the USAF. This was the specially adapted …

Constructed as a VC-54C. This is a one-of-a-kind model, using a C-54A fuselage mated to modified C-54B wings. VIP interior included an elevator at the rear of the aircraft for President …