Presidential aircraft

Interior view of the cabin compartment of the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow", showing table with leaf extended and chair used by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

View from the elevator of the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow", showing arrangement for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Interior of the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow", showing a general seating arrangement. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Made-up bunk in cabin compartment aboard the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow" designed for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Exterior profile view of the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow". From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Exterior, head-on view of the Presidential plane "The Sacred Cow". From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Ground level view of the first elevator ever to be installed in a passenger aircraft. This was installed to allow the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt to board his airplane, "The Sacred Cow", while in his wheelchair. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Table, chair, radio, and telephone designed for use by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt on board the airplane, "The Sacred Cow". From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Cockpit of President Harry S. Truman's airplane, "The Sacred Cow", showing throttle quadrant, jump seat, and radio control boxes. From: United States Air Force Historical Association.

Port side of "The Independence", special mission Douglas DC-6 which was used as a flying White House by President Harry S. Truman. Its outside markings, representing an American eagle, distinguished it from other DC-6 airliners. Donor: New York Herald Tribune