"...(I)t is not reasonable for the taxpayer to bear the
full burden." Source: Ashton B.
Carter, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and
logistics.
A propeller whose blades have been rotated so that the leading
and trailing edges are nearly parallel with the aircraft flight
path to stop or minimize drag and engine rotation.
With the Air Force considering the eventual replacement of
the B747-200's that currently carry the designation VC-25 ... or
Air Force One when the President is on board, we found it
interesting to learn more about one of the world's most
recognizable airplanes.