The UK government's flagship VIP transport aircraft just exited the paint shop with a new, distinctly British livery.The SunSome Brits are calling it "Boris Force One," a homage to the US Air Force One, while others are calling it "Hair Force One," in reference to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's hairstyle. The US has Air Force One, Canada has Can Force One, and the UK now has Boris Force One.
That's what some Brits are now calling their government's VIP plane, fresh from the paint shop with a fresh look. Top government officials will now be flying in style as the Royal Air Force justthe new, distinctly British paint job for the VIP-configured Airbus A330 jet that flies the country's leaders and royals.
The mostly white aircraft with "United Kingdom" emblazoned in gold lettering across the side and a Union Jack on the tail now represents the country on long-distance overseas trips. Ironically, the jet is painted in a style known in aviation as "Eurowhite." The jet first arrived in the Royal Air Force's VIP fleet in 2016 following a near-$13 million restyling from its standard military configuration, according to. Despite boasting a luxurious interior, the A330 still wore its battleship gray colors like any other Royal Air Force transport plane and performed military-style missions when not flying the country's top brass.
The government previously relied on chartering airliners for the task, as seen when then-Prime Minister Tony Blair chartered a British Airways Concorde to visit the US, reported by theThe Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport is the flagship of the Royal Air Force's transport fleet as it can be used for flying troops, shuttling VIPs, and air-to-air refueling.
It's called a white elephant.
Other people’s money is the easiest thing to spend when you don’t have to worry about paying it back. Enjoy it while you can you POS.
Arse Force One 🙄
The Brits are actually calling it Air Farce One. And that’s the polite version!
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