Marine One
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library
Simi Valley, CA

Marine One

Squadron One Helicopter (HMX-1)
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Posted September 2023

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Marine One
In 1957, the Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) transported President Eisenhower from Newport, Rhode Island, to Naval Air Station Quonset Point, beginning presidential helicopter travel.

In 1962, President Kennedy requested that the aircraft have distinctive markings - this same green and "white-top" paint scheme is still used today.

In March 1966, this Sikorsky VH-3A helicopter joined the Johnson Administration HMX-1 fleet, remaining active through the Nixon and Ford Administrations before becoming a Navy VIP transport.

In 1975, the VH-3A was replaced by the VH-3D, a twin-engine, all-weather model with state-of-the-art avionics for communication and navigation. As these aircraft remain in service for up to 40 years, retirement of Reagan Administration Marine One helicopters will begin after 2010.

  • Marine One often transports the president to and from Andrews Air Force Base. As commander-in-chief, President Reagan always saluted prior to boarding Marine One. May 4, 1988
  • On rare occasion, Marine One is used by the president on foreign visits. In February 1988 President Reagan flew on Marine One to Mexico where he reviewed troops with President Miguel De la Madrid Hurtado in Mazatlan.
  • Marine One provides safe and timely helicopter transportation for the president and vice president of the U.S., heads of state, and other official parties. On the 100th birthday of Lady Liberty, President and Mrs. Reagan enjoyed a close-up tour aboard Marine One. July 4, 1986

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