1947: On July 26, 1947, aboard the VC-54C “Sacred Cow” which becomes Air Force-1, President Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947. This separates the USAF from the US Army, effective September 18, 1947.
1947: On July 26, 1947, aboard the VC-54C “Sacred Cow” which becomes Air Force-1, President Truman signs the National Security Act of 1947. This separates the USAF from the US Army, effective September 18, 1947.