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The Kennedy-era paint colors on the exterior of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force presidential and VIP fleet are being replaced with a new design in President Trump's preferred palette.
Some of the blue and white aircraft are already being repainted in dark navy blue, deep red, and gold as they come in for scheduled due repairs and maintenance.
The new red, dark blue, and white paint job is being required for Air Force One jets as well as others in the executive fleet, including the new 747-8i from Qatar and C-32 aircraft.
Former President Joe Biden canceled the paint design for the VC-25Bs, the Defense Department's version of the Boeing 747 airliner, that was rolled out by Mr. Trump in his first term.
The new paint requirement includes the smaller C-32 aircraft, which carry high-priority personnel such as the first lady or top cabinet officials, and serve as Air Force Two when the vice president is aboard.
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