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In a surprise swap, Trump flies back from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the Qatari-gifted jet
By Michelle L. Price And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 8, 2026
· 5 min read
President Donald Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strikes.Trump offered little c...
Key takeaway at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, a base used by U.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For residents of Terrell Hills , the surprise swap of Air Force One planes may seem like a distant concern, but it has implications for the local community. As a city within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills is home to many military personnel and families who are stationed at nearby bases. The fact that the new Qatari-gifted jet lacks certain missile detection and countermeasure systems raises questions about the safety and security of these individuals. Furthermore, the unscheduled stop at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, a base used by US troops, may have repercussions for local military operations and deployments. As the US and Iran continue to trade strikes, the security concerns surrounding the new Air Force One plane are likely to resonate with Terrell Hills residents who have loved ones serving overseas. The community will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and what it means for their families and friends in the military.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strikes.Trump offered little c...
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