President Donald Trump has left Turkey on an older VC-25A Air Force One jet, instead of the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft that brought him to the country. The change in planes has raised questions about the operational security of the new aircraft. Trump had earlier confirmed that he would head to RAF Mildenhall in the UK on the VC-25A, citing a desire to give US military personnel a chance to tour the new VC-25B Bridge aircraft.
The VC-25B Bridge aircraft had arrived at RAF Mildenhall earlier, and Trump's decision to use the older jet has sparked speculation about the reasons behind the change. The new VC-25B Bridge aircraft has been the subject of controversy, with concerns raised about its defensive capabilities and the speed of its conversion from a commercial airliner.
Trump's trip to the UK comes after a new round of US strikes on Iran, which has prompted concerns about the possibility of further military action. The President's decision to use the older VC-25A jet may be related to these concerns, although the exact reasons for the change remain unclear.
