Air Force 1

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Air Force One is the official call sign for any U.S.

Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States.

The term commonly refers to the specially equipped Boeing 747s that serve as the president's primary transport: The president landed on Air Force One this morning.

By extension, Air Force 1 is a Nike sneaker line introduced in 1982, named after the aircraft and recognizable by its thick sole and ankle strap.

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