Air Force One Escapes Chaos on 9/11 | Tampa News

On September 11, 2001, President George W. Bush was in Sarasota, Florida, preparing for a school visit when chaos erupted. As Air Force One sat on the tarmac, workers on board were rushed off as the first plane hit the World Trade Center. With the airport locked down and uncertainty mounting, the President boarded the plane just as it took off in a dramatic, debris-kicking ascent. For those who witnessed it — from the ground watching TV to those aboard — the moment was a mix of relief and heartbreak. Twenty-five years later, the staff still carry the emotional weight of that day, forever changed by a tragedy that reshaped the nation and their personal lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d919193256032e06