Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Air Force One uses Westover Air Reserve Base as parking lot. Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Air Force One, the aircraft used to transport President Barack H. Obama, is making a visit to Western Massachusetts today.

It is parked at Westover Air Reserve Base while the president is in New York City to attend attend the 66th General Assembly session of the United Nations.

This isn't the first time Air Force One has spent some time at Westover; with the base's proximity to Manhattan, it's frequently used to park the aircraft while the commander in chief is traveling in the region.

The base's security and the length of the runways at the federal installation makes it a perfect spot for Air Force One.

Westover also served as an alternative landing site for the space shuttle program.

http://www.masslive.com

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