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You know, in the old days he wouldnt fly
. He always took the train, which was so much longer
. Imagine, if he didnt change his mind about flying, he wouldnt be where he is.
Walter Pidgeon, about President Ronald Reagan (1982)
The September 7 Republican candidates debate took place, at least from some angles, virtually under the wings of Air Force One in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. No, its not a replica; its the real thing, the same aircraft, SAM 27000, used not only by Reagan but by six other presidents, from Nixon to George W.
When you think about it, Ronald Reagans story is so improbable, so amazing, so American Dream-run-wild, that it makes perfect sense for an airplane to occupy a permanent place in a building dedicated to a reluctant flier. According to his fellow actor Walter Pidgeon, it was only when he was traveling around the country as a spokesman for General Electric (a junket that helped lay the groundwork for his political career) that Reagan was able to bite the bullet and acclimate himself to airborne transportation.
Source: Town Topics