Presidential aircraft

President Harry S. Truman and General Harry Vaughan boarding the Independence to leave from Washington for Key West, Florida. From: Album from Rear Adm. Robert L. Dennison.

President Harry S. Truman leaving the Presidential aircraft Independence at Boca Chica Naval Air Station, FL. He is greeting officers that are lined up. From: Album gift from Rear Admiral Robert Dennison.

President Truman and his sister, Mary Jane Truman, arriving in St. Louis aboard the Independence.

The "Independence" being prepared for a flight to Rio de Janeiro. The "Independence" was made by the Douglas Aircraft Co. in California and entered service on July 1, 1947. It was a D.C. 6 and painted gold, blue and silver to represent an eagle. The pilot was Colonel Henry Myers.

President Harry S. Truman arriving at Key West on the presidential airplane "Independence." Behind him on the steps are Maj. General Vaughan (left at top of stairs) and Admiral William D. Leahy. Captain C. C. Adell is at the base of the stairs. From: Album, gift from Rear Adm. Robert Dennison.

President Harry S. Truman waving goodbye as he departs Boca Chica Florida airport aboard the Sacred Cow. Same as 66-836. From: Album of President Truman's Trip to the Caribbean and Key West 1948. Capt. Robert L. Dennison, U.S.N. donor.

The Sacred Cow, President Truman's airplane, on the line at Boca Chica (Florida) airport. Same as 66-835. Album of President Truman's 1948 Trip to the Caribbean and Key West. Captain Robert L. Dennison, donor.

Full length view of President Harry S. Truman as he leaves his plane, the Sacred Cow, upon arrival at Key West, Florida. Same as 66-837. From: Album from Captain Robert Dennison.

Aerial photograph of Mount Vernon and the surrounding area with the Potomac River in the background. This photograph was probably taken from the presidential airplane "Independence."

Head-and-shoulders photo of Col. Francis W. Williams, pilot, standing in the doorway of the presidential plane, The Independence.