Hopefully these should shed some light on the subject. They’re links to photos of the VIP transports taken during the 2002 G8 summit that was held just outside my home town. Had to stifle a smile when watching the Canadian PM arrive in his Challenger jet when compared to the large machines used by other countries. Some of the highlights for those without the time to browse the links:
Russia: Ilyushin Il-96-300
Italy: Airbus A319-115/CJ
France: Airbus A310-304 Callsign: France Airforce 0021
Japan: Boeing 747-47C Callsign: Japan Airforce 001
US: Boeing VC-25A (747-2G4B) Callsign: Airforce 1
Germany: Airbus A310-304 Callsign: German Airforce 866
Spain: Boeing 707-368C(KC)
Canada: Bombardier Challenger Jet (not sure what version although 2 new 604s were just ordered to replace the current models so I’m guessing they’re older)
These photos are taken by the guys at airliners.net who deserve a lot of credit for the caliber of their photos:
Russia:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/295500/M/
Italy:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/270777/M/
France:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/264463/M/
Japan:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/264462/M/
Germany:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/264459/M/
Spain:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/262501/M/
US:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/264461/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/254959/M/
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/254801/M/
Various:
http://www.airliners.net/open.file/262300/M/
Further photos from the summit, taken on behalf of the Calgary International Airport, can be viewed at the link:
http://www.calgaryairport.com/media/photosH%20ASP/photos.asp?dir=g8&pic=1
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