L-26 "Ike's Bird" -Savannah GA
Sun, May 10
|Sheltair Aviation
This 1955 Aero Commander L-26B is nicknamed "Ike's Bird". It is the smallest plane ever to be used as Air Force One. From 1955 to 1960 it was used by the Eisenhower Administration to carry the President on short trips. A MINIMUM OF 2 PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED MAKE A FLIGHT.
Time & Location
May 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sheltair Aviation , 100 Eddie Jungemann Dr, Savannah, GA 31408, USA
About the event
L-26 Ride Flight Information
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L-26 Ride Flight Experience:
A great aircraft ride for those wanting to experience the thrill of flight. The L-26 is a White House variant of the Aero Commander 560A and was used primarily for short haul transport of President Eisenhower. (Before helicopters were deemed "safe" for Presidential use".