HOUSTON – The plane carrying former President George H. W. Bush soared over former President George H.W. Bush's interment site at College Station, Texas, on Wednesday.
The 89th Airlift Wing, based at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, conducted the tribute flight.
When the President of the United States is onboard the Boeing 747 aircraft, it is commonly referred to as “Air Force One.” For the mission supporting the state funeral -- the aircraft call sign is “Special Airlift Mission 41” -- in honor of the former President of the United States.
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In honor of former President George H. W. Bush, Joint Base Andrews' 89th Airlift Wing will conduct a tribute flight with...
Posted by United States Air Force on Tuesday, December 4, 2018
The Spokesman for the Bushes, Jim McGrath, tweeted an image of the flyover.
The view looking down the left wing of Air Force One -- today "Special Air Mission 41" -- at @Bush41Library and @BushSchool just now. #Remembering41 #Bush41 (Photo: @iamcarrico) pic.twitter.com/1CluzYERkF
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 5, 2018