On August 17th, 2003, an unprecedented event unfolded involving a Boeing VC-25, the official aircraft designated as Air Force One, which serves as the transportation for the President of the United States. This incident, characterized by its unauthorized and uncrewed flight, captured the attention of the nation and the world.
Unauthorized Flight and National Monument Stops
On that fateful day, Air Force One took off from Washington DC's Andrews Air Force Base without any official authorization or crew on board. This singular aircraft embarked on a series of stops at prominent national monuments spanning across the continental United States.
The first stop was at Mount Rushmore, a historic monument in North Dakota, followed by a visit to San Francisco, California, with a specific focus on Alcatraz Island. The final stop occurred at Liberty Island in New York, although curiously, the Statue of Liberty was notably absent from the aircraft's footage and imagery.
Packages and Mysterious Black Circles
Reports emerged from citizens on the ground claiming that Air Force One had dropped several mysterious packages on the visited national monuments. These incidents were said to be accompanied by the appearance of radiating black circles covering the United States from the points where the aircraft had made its stops. This unusual phenomenon ignited speculation and intrigue across the nation.
The AF1A Appearance and Enigmatic Ending
After the unannounced flight, footage surfaced revealing the interior of Air Force One, designated as AF1A. This footage captured the interior of the aircraft, which was notably devoid of any occupants. However, the video abruptly ceased recording, leaving viewers puzzled and intrigued.
Official Response and Ongoing Investigation
The White House later confirmed that the uncrewed flight of Air Force One had indeed taken place without any authorization. The circumstances surrounding this event remained shrouded in mystery, and the identity of the individual or group responsible for this unauthorized flight remained unknown.