[livius]

I read on another thread a few days ago that the call sign of the plane was Venus 1. This was posted by somebody whose husband or other family member (don’t recall) was an air traffic controller. I have no idea if this is accurate. The thread included a discussion of call signs and identifying information on the planes, and there was some discussion of other flights (such as Senatorial jaunts). I didn’t post on it, so I can’t find it now.

However, if this is true, would “Venus 1” give some indication as to who was aboard?

[PA-RIVER]

I bet its the Mother in law.

Any one know her birthday?

This was probably initiated by the first lady, and that why its so secretive.

[TheCipher]

If any member of the First Family was aboard ( excluding Obama ), the callsign would be Executive 1 Foxtrot. If it was anybody else it would be SAM 2800 or SAM 2900 depending on the plane. Venus 1 sounds like it may have been a callsign of one of the fighters.

[Raycpa]

link to place discussing call signs

http://taylor.typepad.com/blog/2009/04/a-380000-pound-4engine-airliner-will-be-zipping-around-the-statue-of-liberty-at-1500-feet-but-you-ha.html

[Pearls Before Swine]

However, if this is true, would “Venus 1” give some indication as to who was aboard?

"Venus 1" -- you're not thinking Michelle, are you?

[maggief]

Related thread:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2239874/posts?page=95

[NonValueAdded]

Nah, that would be Medusa I if she was on board. Or does Hillary already have that as her plane’s call sign?