Air Force One Pilot Recalls 911 Escape | Tampa News

Retired Air Force One pilot Mark Tillman is set to recount his harrowing firsthand experience flying the presidential aircraft during the September 11 attacks, as he prepares to speak at a private Sarasota breakfast honoring the swift, coordinated response that got President Bush to safety. With local first responders, airport staff, and even Kay Daniels—the elementary school teacher whose classroom the president was visiting—set to attend, the event celebrates the unity and quick action that unfolded amid chaos. Tillman, who flew Air Force One for 18 years, will also reflect on the shared spirit of service he witnessed across missions, including his trip to Iraq with the president. This intimate gathering at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport serves as a powerful tribute to those who ensured the nation’s leader reached safety—and to the collective courage that defined that day. 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/d8a709438d4846bc