SAM 970 was the first of three 707s acquired in 1959 as presidential aircraft, designated the VC-137 series. In addition to Eisenhower, SAM 970 has carried Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, as well as foreign leaders such as Nikita Khrushchev.

The following month, Eisenhower became the first president to fly via jet airplane when he used SAM 970, nicknamed "Queenie", to meet German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer.

The first presidential jet plane, a specially built Boeing 707-120, is known as SAM (Special Air Missions) 970. This aircraft, as well as any other Air Force aircraft, carried the call sign Air Force One when the president was aboard.

This was the first presidential jet plane and was known as SAM (Special Air Missions) 970. The MoF site says that SAM 970 was replaced in 1962 by Kennedy’s newer Boeing VC-137C, but remained in the presidential fleet, ferrying VIPs and the vice-president, until June of 1996.

Feb 17, 2020 · The high-speed jet technology built into these aircraft enabled presidents to travel long distances more quickly for face-to-face meetings with world leaders. Eisenhower flew aboard the VC-137 SAM 970 during his “Flight to Peace” goodwill tour in December 1959.

“Air Force One” Boeing VC-137B, also known as SAM 970, holds a unique and prestigious place in both aviation and American presidential history. This aircraft, a modified Boeing 707-120, was the first jet specifically designed and built for use as Air Force One and was introduced into service in 1959 during President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s ...

22 hours ago · Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon used an Air Force One plane known as SAM 970. The retired jet is now a museum exhibit.

Dec 16, 2016 · SAM 970's first flight as Air Force One was in 1959, and it carried Eisenhower to 11 nations during his goodwill tour in December of that year. As you (virtually) walk the hallowed...

Jun 2, 2011 · The first presidential jet plane, a specially built Boeing 707-120, is known as SAM (Special Air Missions) 970. This aircraft, as well as any other Air Force aircraft, carried the call sign "Air Force One" when the president was aboard.

Jan 12, 1997 · The plane, dubbed SAM 970, was delivered to the Air Force in 1959 for use by the president and high-ranking government officials. It was the first presidential jet, and it traveled 11 million...