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What if the balloon was by the air force with specific security and communications the president would use?
If a hot air balloon were operated by the U.S. Air Force, equipped with specific security and communication features for the President's use, and carrying the President, it could technically be designated as Air Force One, as the call sign applies to any Air Force aircraft carrying the President. However, in practice, this is highly unlikely due to the impracticality of a hot air balloon for presidential transport. Balloons lack the speed, range, and robust security capabilities of the fixed-wing aircraft (like the VC-25A Boeing 747s) typically used as Air Force One. The Air Force would almost certainly not use a balloon for such a purpose due to safety, control, and logistical concerns.
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