FDR Established the Presidential Pilot Bureau
The primary mission of the Presidential Pilot Office revolves around the transportation of the U.S. President. This institution boasts a rich history dating back several decades, initially established by Franklin D. Roosevelt during his presidency. In 1941, President Roosevelt designated a plot of land in Maryland to construct an airfield. Construction efforts commenced a year later, and the airbase became fully operational the following year. The Presidential Pilot Office remains at this historic airbase, Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. Notably, the base’s nomenclature, “Andrews AFB,” pays tribute to Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews, the distinguished U.S. Air Force General Headquarters commander during World War II.
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