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Air Force one has had to take evasive maneuvers in the past, even if mistakenly.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/when-air-force-one-evaded-mig-fighters-180970661/#PXHAXH12iGZJb2P5.99
As Air Force One entered Syrian airspace, four camouflaged MiG fighters joined up on the VC-137’s wings. White House officials awaiting the president’s arrival in Damascus told UPI reporters that they had been informed of the Syrian military’s plan to send honor escorts for Air Force One, but the officials didn’t bother to pass the information along to Air Force One pilot Colonel Ralph D. Albertazzie, who, fearing attack, banked violently right. For the next seven minutes, Albertazzie flew a series of evasive maneuvers, including a steep dive.
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