When Cows Flew

Most people are familiar with the current presidential transport, Air Force One,but that wasn't the name given to the first presidential aircraft. In 1943 FDR became the first president to fly in an airplane while in office when he flew to Casablanca Conference on the Navy owned but civilian operated Boeing 314 Clipper flying boat named the Dixie Clipper. After that flight a special plane was built by Douglas to accommodate the needs of the president. It was made for greater fuel capacity and contained a conference room,a rectangular bulletproof window,a private lavatory next to the president's seat,a fold down bed,an electric refrigerator,and an elevator so President Roosevelt could board in his wheelchair. The aircraft's official name was "The Flying White House",but was better known by its unofficial nickname,"The Sacred Cow".  After being moved to a new building the aircraft can be toured after June 2016 at the National Air Force Museum in Dayton,Ohio.