Air Force One was decommissioned and presented on permanent loan to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, CA in 2005. The Cohen’s documentary work chronicles historic final days of the most famous aircraft in the world – Air Force One.
With cameras rolling from the moment SAM 27000 touched down for the final time at San Bernardino International Airport in California, to piece-by-piece disassembly in one of the more complex engineering projects recorded in the history of modern aviation; the Cohen's mitigated a perilous 102 mile midnight journey by truck to the Reagan Presidential Library. Capturing the complete reconstruction of Air Force in a massive indoor pavilion, Joel and Michael reveal the rededication of this national historic treasure by President and Mrs. Bush and Former First Lady Nancy Reagan.
With stunning photography, Air Force One: The Final Mission presents rare personal insights and commentaries from former Presidents as well as former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Joel and Michael reveal this story of triumph in engineering carried out through sheer determination along with patriotism derived from hundreds of men and women committed to the preservation of history in an engaging style and format.
"A beautiful composition with rare images," states Ms. Quesinberry. “Air Force One: The Final Mission documents the role this Boeing 707 played in American history. The photographs themselves represent a lifetime of service including disassembly, transportation, restoration, and ultimate display of Air Force One at Reagan’s Library. This work is inspirational; extensive recorded footage is qualitative and ready for studio development. The book serves as a qualitative edition for White House collectors, Reagan or Boeing enthusiasts, aviators, historians, military professionals, tourists and general readers. Air Force One: The Final Mission extends a treasure trove of Presidential proportions, accompanied by six Presidential retrospectives, First Lady Nancy Reagan’s Special Message, and 439 images."
dpInk: DonnaInk Publications intends to re-release Air Force One: The Final Mission early fall 2011 through multiple industry channels including digital, soft and ultimately hardcover. This title will be available on multiple e-Readers and Mobile devices.
Excerpt
Ronnie believed with all his heart that Air Force One represented the spirit and democracy of the United States of America in a very unique way. It was the only symbol of our great country that we could literally take on the road, so to speak. Whenever and wherever that majestic plane touched down, everyone who saw it knew it represented the greatest democracy in the world and it carried aboard the promise of a better future in the person of the president. ~First Lady Nancy Reagan
Professional Reviews
Ms. Donna L. Quesinberry
"This is a beautiful composition presents a memorabilia treasure trove of Presidential proportions. The work is accompanied by six Presidential retrospectives, First Lady Nancy Reagan’s Special Message, and 439 rare images. Air Force One: The Final Mission documents the role this Boeing 707 played in Modern Americana. The photographs themselves represent a lifetime of service ‒ including disassembly, transportation, restoration, and ultimate display at the Ronald Reagan Library. Joel and Michael’s work is inspirational and they have extensive studio footage preserved for documentary development. Their book is a superb White House Collectible Edition; Reagan, Boeing, aviation, history, military, tourists and general readership alike will appreciate this title as well. We are happy to share Air Force One: The Final Mission – Second Edition, fall 2011."
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