Replica of Air Force One on display as museum

An interactive museum modeled exactly like the current Air Force One is on the tarmac of a Rhode Island airport and is now open for viewings.

The enormous Boeing 747 is replicated to be exactly like the one currently used to courier President Donald Trump, with full presidential quarters.

There are also quarters for guests flying along with the President such as senior advisors, Secret Service, travelling press and other guests. 

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A museum employee stands at the top of the ramp outside replica of Air Force One at Quonset State Airport in Rhode Island

A view of the private conference room of the United States President seen aboard a replica of Air Force One

A view of the private conference room of the United States President seen aboard a replica of Air Force One

The private sleeping quarters of the United States President and the First Lady on display 

The private sleeping quarters of the United States President and the First Lady on display 

A close up of the private sleeping quarters of the United States President aboard the Air Force One replica 

A close up of the private sleeping quarters of the United States President aboard the Air Force One replica 

The museum is part of the Children’s Democracy Project, led up by Brooklynite Ari Scharf. 

A press release states: ‘the Air Force One Experience is focused on connecting children with the principles of American democracy through a relatable and exciting experience.

‘We are at a very divisive time in America, and it’s more important than ever to teach children the value of democracy and urge them to embrace their responsibility as future leaders.’

‘Kids love trains, planes and automobiles and what better vehicle to teach them than in a Boeing 747 classroom?’ the release adds.

‘The idea started about 10 years ago. It took about a little over two years and over 150 different team members,’ Scharf told reporters during Thursday’s unveiling.

The plane is painted exactly like the current Air Force One, and has an operating theater for medical emergencies.

The Office of the United States President is seen complete with desk decorations 

The Office of the United States President is seen complete with desk decorations 

A seat from the original Air Force One jet that President Kennedy used to travel for his trips into Quonset Airport during his presidency on display at the Air Force One Experience

A seat from the original Air Force One jet that President Kennedy used to travel for his trips into Quonset Airport during his presidency on display at the Air Force One Experience

How the president eats: M&Ms and Hershey Kisses on board, along with full meal menus

Full menu on board Air Force One

How the president eats: M&Ms and Hershey Kisses on board, along with full meal menus 

Much of the design was assisted by flight steward Howie Franklin, who served through five presidencies. 

‘It’s something that excites you any place in the world.’

Franklin added, ‘If you can imagine you’re the leader of some country and this plane lands, images are vital,’ he told TurnTo10News.

The museum will remain at its current location till the end of October. In 2018 it departs on a journey to New York City with a final destination of Washington DC, which will serve as its permanent location.

 

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