First Air Force One

First Air Force One Preserving The Past. Inspiring The Future. Columbine II is a Lockheed Constellation that served as the first Air Force One aircraft under President Eisenhower.

Since 2006, this aircraft has been sitting derelict in Marana, AZ awaiting a new home in museum or some place where she can be appreciated. She now has a home! in 2015 Dynamic Aviation of Bridgewater, VA purchased the aircraft and plan to restore her to her original beauty.

After many years in the same hangar, the Columbine II has found a new home — and she's never looked better. Recently cle...
05/08/2026

After many years in the same hangar, the Columbine II has found a new home — and she's never looked better.

Recently cleaned and carefully moved, this historic aircraft continues to be preserved with the honor she deserves.

Learn more about our restoration efforts: https://www.firstairforceone.org/news

05/06/2026

She flew through the Cold War. She carried commanders in chief. She witnessed history firsthand.

Generations from now, will people still be able to recognize her?

The clock is ticking on one of America's most storied aircraft — and it will take our community to make sure she not just survives, but thrives.

Join our mission today: https://www.firstairforceone.org/donate

May is National Military Appreciation Month — a time to recognize the service, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and ...
05/04/2026

May is National Military Appreciation Month — a time to recognize the service, sacrifice, and dedication of the men and women who have defended this nation throughout its history.

The First Air Force One flew in service of that legacy.

We are honored to preserve it.

Today, May 1, is Loyalty Day!First proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955 and officially recognized by Con...
05/01/2026

Today, May 1, is Loyalty Day!

First proclaimed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1955 and officially recognized by Congress in 1958, Loyalty Day celebrates our shared commitment to American freedom and democracy.

Each year, communities across the nation raise the flag and reflect on the values that unite us: liberty, unity, and pride in our heritage. Take a moment today to honor what makes our nation strong and the ideals we continue to uphold together.

04/29/2026

Restoration is all about the details, and cleanliness matters.

This portable paint booth allows the team to sand and paint while reducing airborne dust in the hangar—creating a safer, cleaner workspace for ongoing improvements on the Connie.

Your legacy can fly into the future with Columbine II. While we work every day to preserve this historic aircraft, some ...
04/28/2026

Your legacy can fly into the future with Columbine II. While we work every day to preserve this historic aircraft, some of the most meaningful decisions that sustain the restoration are made quietly, in advance, through legacy giving.

By including the First Air Force One Foundation in your long-term plans, you ensure it continues telling the story of American leadership, diplomacy, and service for generations, whether through future gifts outlined in your will or other planning documents, naming the Foundation as a beneficiary of certain accounts or policies, or charitable arrangements that provide ongoing support to the restoration.

Interested in exploring this enduring impact? Visit our website:
https://www.firstairforceone.org/legacy-giving

The house where Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in 1890 still stands today at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Sit...
04/27/2026

The house where Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in 1890 still stands today at the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site.

Built around 1877, this modest frame home was the first for the Eisenhower family and is the birthplace of their only child born in Texas. From this humble start, “Ike” would grow up to become a five-star general during World War II and the 34th President of the United States.

Simple, historic, and full of story, this is the place where Eisenhower’s journey began.

04/23/2026

In 1953, aboard Columbine II, President Eisenhower drafted a vision that would reshape the atomic age.

From the skies came Atoms for Peace, a call to direct nuclear power toward progress, cooperation, and hope. Seventy years later, Columbine II remains a symbol of that moment when history and responsibility met at 30,000 feet.

Want the complete historical context? Visit our blog to learn more: https://www.firstairforceone.org/stories-of-air-force-one/how-eisenhower-drafted-the-atoms-for-peace-speech-aboard-columbine-ii

04/21/2026

Museums preserve history, but some history was built to fly.

Mary Jean Eisenhower shares an inspirational message discussing leadership, patriotism, and why the Air Force One still has a role to play in inspiring our nation today.

This is the original switchboard of Columbine II, which features a Signal Corps BC-348-R receiver. This is a vital part ...
04/17/2026

This is the original switchboard of Columbine II, which features a Signal Corps BC-348-R receiver. This is a vital part of the aircraft’s communication system and a silent witness to decades of history.

Every component tells a story of innovation, service, and the crew who once relied on it in flight.

Which piece of this aircraft would you like to see next?

04/15/2026

Before the jet age transformed aviation, the Lockheed Constellation defined it.

First flown in 1943, this elegant aircraft served in both military and commercial roles, connecting cities and continents with unprecedented speed and style. Its distinctive triple tail and sleek design made it an icon of mid-century flight, and President Eisenhower’s plane, Columbine II, was a Lockheed Constellation.

Learn how this remarkable aircraft helped launch the modern era of air travel: https://www.firstairforceone.org/stories-of-air-force-one/conversion-into-vc-121a-columbine-ii

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