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orangecrush

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15. Here's why

Reply to LilElf70 (Original post)

Wed Feb 18, 2026, 09:03 AM

Feb 18

"The iconic robin's egg blue and white design of Air Force One,, featuring "United States of America" in Caslon font, was initiated in 1962 during President John F. Kennedy's administration. Designed by industrial designer Raymond Loewy, the scheme replaced a previously "garish" orange-nosed military look to project a more dignified, diplomatic image."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_Force_One

And that was the paint job for 6 decades.

Just like Kennedy Center

Smearing his shit on everything.

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Air Force One jets to be repainted in Trump's preferred colors [View all] LilElf70 Feb 18 OP

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;-{)...... Goonch Feb 18 #2

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Well, that tracks. Wednesdays Feb 18 #29

So what will this cost us? WVlaserguy Feb 18 #3

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LOL, probably LymphocyteLover Feb 18 #33

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Good question. I think we should, but ... KPN Thursday #36

I.hate.him. nt NEOH Feb 18 #5

Does he really give a rat's ass about the current and iconic color scheme... 3catwoman3 Feb 18 #6

Nailed it. JFK served in the military and was a war hero. Trump is a draft dodger. Lonestarblue Feb 18 #16

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With a big hammer and sickle logo on the tail. rubbersole Feb 18 #8

Red star. Wednesdays Feb 18 #31

Hand him a ladder and a case of finger paint and tell him to have at it. hunter Feb 18 #9

a bottle of ketchup might be cheaper - nt TBF Feb 18 #18

Like the east Wing of the Whitehouse... RexLipton Feb 18 #10

Next step is to redo the flag as red, white and blue - and gold. Just a couple of extra stripes.... TheRickles Feb 18 #11

A Russian flag actually vapor2 Feb 18 #28

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I don't see a timeline in that report. JohnnyRingo Feb 18 #13

A different circus every day. Rd raccoon Feb 18 #14

Here's why orangecrush Feb 18 #15

And just like Jackie Kennedy's rose garden and White House Landscaping she had really good people Botany Feb 18 #19

This? surfered Feb 18 #17

Maybe they should paint a Bettie Feb 18 #20

I am colorblind but I know crazy when I see it. twodogsbarking Feb 18 #21

This is by far among the least offensive and controversial things he has done so far... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 18 #23

I have to say, that is very objective of you. You are clearly a bigger person than I. KPN Feb 18 #27

T*** Pink ? republianmushroom Feb 18 #24

Solid red with Traildogbob Feb 18 #26

I thought having a blue underbelly was not safe? Bluestocking Feb 18 #32

It's okay. We'll change it right back In It to Win It Feb 18 #35