The current color scheme makes AF-1 look like a Plane meant to carry a U.N. Delegation on their way to Iran to commence groveling.
It should be painted the colors of Old Glory, period.
You're too stuck on symbology, friend. It's just colors.
AF1 has had that iconic color scheme for almost 60 years. It's come to represent our country, for better or worse.
I've personally always liked it.