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Which aircraft was originally nicknamed the "sacred cow"?

Question #150739. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Mar 05 2024.
Originally posted Mar 05 2024 9:35 PM.

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The Douglas VC-54C was the first aircraft specially designed to carry the President of the United States. Due to the security around the plane and its passengers, it got the name "sacred cow."
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 unpressurized cabin included an executive conference room with a large desk and a rectangular bulletproof window. For additional comfort, a private lavatory was installed next to the president’s seat, and a fold down bed was concealed behind the sofa. An electric refrigerator in the galley added an uncommon luxury for 1945. A battery-powered elevator was installed at the rear of the aircraft which allowed President Roosevelt to board the aircraft easily while in his wheelchair.

link https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/195813/douglas-vc-54c-sacred-cow/

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Mar 05 2024.
Mar 05 2024, 9:40 PM
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