Photos show how Air Force One has changed through the years

• Any Air Force plane carrying a US president is called Air Force One.
• John F. Kennedy was the first to use a jet designed specifically for a US president.
• President Donald Trump proposed new paint colors for the exterior of Air Force One in 2019.

Since the mid-20th century, US presidents have flown on special planes designated as “Air Force One” while carrying out their official duties.

Nicknamed the “flying Oval Office,” today’s Air Force One is equipped with everything the president might need, including office spaces, two kitchens, sleeping quarters, and a fully functional operating room.

Here’s how the design of Air Force One has changed through the years.