January 10, 2009
Posted: January 10th, 2009 04:20 PM ET

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President Bush has made his final flight aboard Air Force One.
President Bush has made his final flight aboard Air Force One.

(CNN) – President Bush has flown on Air Force One to Washington for the last time.

The President and Mrs. Bush landed at Andrews Air Force Base at 3:20 pm, ending their final flight aboard Air Force One. They returned to Norfolk, Virginia, where the USS George H.W. Bush was commissioned Saturday morning.

Watch an Air Force One inaugural kickoff in Washington

Air Force One, with President Bush still on board, taxied directly into its hangar at the base. The president met privately with workers who are part of the presidential airlift group that handled operations for the planes.

White House spokesperson Dana Perino said President Bush wasn’t aware this was his last flight on Air Force One until he was told by an interviewer.

The next time he’ll be on the plane, it will be as a former president being flown back to Texas after President-elect Barack Obama takes the oath of office. The plane will have a different designation for that flight, since it is only Air Force One when the sitting president is on board.

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Maggie from Virginia   January 10th, 2009 9:18 pm ET

Don't blame Bush... Blame the fools who elected and still support him. They are the real enemies.

Benton Indianapolis, In   January 10th, 2009 9:16 pm ET

How can you not know that it would be your final flight. It is sad that a interviewer had to tell him that.

Ann   January 10th, 2009 9:08 pm ET

Can't wait for Obama to make his first gaff, and he will, just to see
how you people react. Can't have it both ways.

Elizabeth   January 10th, 2009 9:07 pm ET

Maybe i can throw a shoe at him before he leaves. Im sure we wont miss him. woo hoo!

Jeremy   January 10th, 2009 9:04 pm ET

Dan:

That was one of the dumbest and most pathetic things that I have ever read on here. George W. Bush was a terrible President and if he could Constitutionally run for office, he would have lost in an even bigger landslide than the much more respectable, intelligent and principled John McCain.

This country's hatred of Bush was a major factor in the non competitive nature of the racde.

Dan, don't ever post on here again, we don't want to hear it.

I am serious.

Unfairness Doctrine   January 10th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Its obvious you democrats forgot about Carter as the worst president of all time but thats what happens when you've smoked or smoke too much weed.

Kevin   January 10th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

Who cares what President Obama's (bit early, get used to it) middle name is? These moronic little digs are all that the Democracy hating tin foil headed Anti-freedom Republican party has left in their arsenal. The ignorance really shines when one considers the intimate incestuos long term love fest that the Shrub family has with the Saudi Royal family whose last name happens to be Bin Laden. Kind of ironic eh? Unfortunately, it may take a decade or more for the United States to recover from the Bush/Cheney war on America, capitalism, and the greedy money grabbing rape of our economy that will continue until his last moments in office.

Ken in NC   January 10th, 2009 8:59 pm ET

@ROBERT

Any military vehicle the President is on that has the ability to transport him carries the designation of 1. Marine 1, Army 1, Air Force 1, Navy 1.

rich   January 10th, 2009 8:48 pm ET

To Truth: Could not agree with you more on your statement :"TRULY the END of an ERROR!!" Unfortunately that error has lingering effects and the world is paying for it each day and in the years to come unless Obama can perform some "vodoo economics" and turn things around.

T in the Big D   January 10th, 2009 8:47 pm ET

You're kidding...nobody told him it was his last ride on the big plane. Can't wait till he gets back here in Dallas so he can pay for some of these freakin toll roads he started and Gov Perry finished...I'm sure he'll get reminded to pay up!

rich   January 10th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

Lets hope they srub it from head to toe before Obama takes it over. The last thing he needs is to be contaminated by the remnants of Bush and his ilk.

Max   January 10th, 2009 8:45 pm ET

now git !!!!!!!

gussmith   January 10th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

Ha! I meant the 'coming week'

gussmith   January 10th, 2009 8:43 pm ET

I have no doubt that to be perverse, Bush will fly to Texas for pizza in the coming weeks. No one tells him when it is his last flight!

Denise   January 10th, 2009 8:34 pm ET

Let the door hit you on the way out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mario in Texas   January 10th, 2009 8:32 pm ET

The only thing Bush did perfectly was Nothing

RaeofSun   January 10th, 2009 8:30 pm ET

Can I say "good riddance"? Seriously, I am looking forward to 50 years from now when the people can say what good Bush did for America. The eternal optimist, I am sure there is something....

Sammy   January 10th, 2009 8:27 pm ET

I wish all you Bush haters would move to Gaza tomorrow. We'll see how great Obama makes this country. This is not an easy job but you are too stupid to understand. How will you feel when others are calling Obama clueless and stupid. and they will.....

Relieved   January 10th, 2009 8:21 pm ET

Thank God he is almost gone. He should be leaving for prison for all the crimes he committed against the American people. I cannot believe he is still a sitting president and that he hasn't been arrested for treason.

Xavier   January 10th, 2009 8:06 pm ET

Dan,
You are living proof that too many republicans are idiots.

Kevin   January 10th, 2009 8:04 pm ET

President was and is a fine President. My friends and I will miss him. President-elect Obama is surronded by so much corruption from Chicago that it isonly a matter of time until his complicity is revealed.Pray for our country!

Rhonda   January 10th, 2009 7:59 pm ET

While they are building the platform for the inguaration of Barack Obama they should be building a platform to hang Bush. The last 8 years that clueless bird brain has brought so much harm to the United States. To add insult to injury his wife brought China worth over $463,000 and we are in a RECESSION. He should crawl back to with his belongings on his back.

Brian   January 10th, 2009 7:58 pm ET

Bush probably doesn't know that his trip home might be on a bus called Grayhound One!
:D

SMR   January 10th, 2009 7:54 pm ET

Should make him take the bus, hasn't he wasted enough tax payer dollars?

Muffet in Georgia   January 10th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

So Dubya didn't know it was his last flight on AF 1. A reporter told him.
Just like he didn't know the mission was not accomplished. Grief!

Simmy   January 10th, 2009 7:52 pm ET

No thanks for the memories. You really did it your way sir. My focus turned since 110408, to The Obamas, and a new outlook on life in this US of A! Thank you God for Change! Oh la la!!!!!!!!!!!!

Muffet in Georgia   January 10th, 2009 7:51 pm ET

So Dubya didn't know it was his last flight on AF 1. A reporter told him.
Just like he didn't can continues to not know that the mission was not accomplished. Grief!

dan   January 10th, 2009 7:40 pm ET

If he could have run for a 3rd term, I would have voted for him.

earle,florida   January 10th, 2009 7:28 pm ET

Farewell,as the "Flying Chariot" runs out of gas ,as did the Roman's run out of Armies,and the Emperor's plea for mercy ,were met with distain,...

SM   January 10th, 2009 7:27 pm ET

Wonder if this ship had a "Mission Accomplished" banner.

carl   January 10th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Glad BUSH IS GONE SOON.
He's has no brain. he is stupid, THATS WHY OUR COUNTRY IS IN THE MESS IT IS.

WON'T BE TO SOON FOR ME WHEN HE'S GONE..

He is the worst president we've ever had. duh.

Blue balloons   January 10th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

Soon to be O-Force-One!

Bert   January 10th, 2009 7:26 pm ET

I understand that many of us are happy that the Bush presidency will be over in 10 days, however, he is still our president whether we like it or not. There is only one president at a time and that is still Mr. Bush until 11:59 am on January 20th. I am glad that President-elect Obama will be sworn in 10 days.

carl   January 10th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

THANK GOD BE GLAD WHEN BUSH IS GONE BACK TO THE VILLAGE IN TEXAS CAME FROM.

He is the worst president we've ever had .

Gald we'll be rid of BUSH soon.

KB in Co   January 10th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

He did a terrible job and dose not have much to brag about but today I feel generous so I won't comment on him not knowing it was his last Air Force One flight.

ronnie   January 10th, 2009 7:23 pm ET

Thanks Mr. Bush for your service to our country

Donny Demo   January 10th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

You people are dorks.

HouseDiva   January 10th, 2009 7:21 pm ET

YEA!!! Dont let the door hit ya on the way out.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   January 10th, 2009 7:18 pm ET

LET THE PARTY BEGIN, LET'S ALL DANCE IN THE STREETS SO BUSH CAN LOOK DOWN AS HE IS SENT HOME. WORST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY.

Jon   January 10th, 2009 7:17 pm ET

God bless you, President Bush. Thank you for your eight years of selfless service as Commander-in-Chief.

David   January 10th, 2009 7:13 pm ET

God bless you, Mr. Bush.

Unfairness Doctrine   January 10th, 2009 7:08 pm ET

Yes Truth, you are correct that this is the ending of of an era and definitely the beginning of the end. In another 4-8 years the dollar will be dead and the amero will be introduced. Obama will lead the North American Union and a once great nation will be dead. As far fetched as it sounds it really isnt that far away when you look at the devaluation of the dollar and the open borders we already have not to mention the anarchy that occurs everyday in the U.S.

Pat Omaha, NE   January 10th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

Good bye, Mr. Bush! Why not just stay there?!

Roberta   January 10th, 2009 6:58 pm ET

I thought the plane itself was Air Force One. Does this mean that any plane the President is on can be called Air Force One? That's cool!

jason, tx   January 10th, 2009 6:53 pm ET

YEAH! Away with the shrub! Barack moving into the White House will be a great day for our nation!

BB   January 10th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Send 'em to Texas in the smallest Cessna that has seating for 3 (Laura, the dog and the Pilot). At $35,000 per hour for that 747, GW doesn't deserve it. HE OWES US.

Jesus   January 10th, 2009 6:49 pm ET

Yay! President Barack Hussein Obama!

Mobius   January 10th, 2009 6:46 pm ET

I suppose we have to buy what's-his-name a new plane to go with the new limo now. Wonderful.

MikeH   January 10th, 2009 6:43 pm ET

Whatever, he's a war criminal, don't ever forget that.

And don't let him have that last $350 Billion of bailout money, he's gonna give it to his friends and cronies.

strong   January 10th, 2009 6:28 pm ET

Enjoy the flight, Mr. Bush.

arc, Lugano CH   January 10th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

They returned from Norfolk? Why would Bush need a 'big heavy' for such a seemingly short flight?

WILL IN AZ   January 10th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

ONLY ONE WEEK ,THREE DAYS, 19hrs,35 mins17sec. BUT WHO'S COUNTING!!! GOBAMA....

Thank you   January 10th, 2009 6:27 pm ET

Good luck Mr. President. You will be missed.

Thank you for your service and keeping us safe.

No Hillary = No Obama   January 10th, 2009 6:23 pm ET

GOOD RIDDANCE.

jd   January 10th, 2009 6:21 pm ET

The last flight on Err Force One!

Anonymous   January 10th, 2009 6:17 pm ET

And the taxpayers have to pay for this? Happy New Year America-W

Home of the Free   January 10th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

I hope someone has told this Idiot he has to be out of the White House by Noon on Jan. 20th.

Pattiann Brown   January 10th, 2009 6:14 pm ET

Honestly, he hasn't had a clue this whole time. I wonder who was really running this country these last 8 years.

Jeanine   January 10th, 2009 6:12 pm ET

I'm reminded of a line uttered in a Mystery Science Theater viewing of a movie where the pilots were talking.

"how about a few rum & cokes and we auger this baby into the ground?"

'cept that would waste a perfectly good plane.

Lori   January 10th, 2009 6:10 pm ET

Don't let the door hit you on the way out, W.

Has anyone seen Paulson?   January 10th, 2009 6:09 pm ET

We are having a block party the day he leaves,come rain or shine.People are already throwing their tied shoes over the phone wires in honor of the coward.

Sue   January 10th, 2009 6:08 pm ET

Yah, but did you hear about the 'final flight' he wants to do with the rest of our bail-out money? You thought Madoff was bad!

Vinnie   January 10th, 2009 6:06 pm ET

Jet Boy Jet Girl LOL

Central Scruitinizer   January 10th, 2009 6:05 pm ET

Sorry this is off subject. I have a deal for all the naysayers and Obama haters. The ones that just want to whine , criticize and obstruct. Move to Canada or Alaska or somewhere idiots are welcome. If The REAL AMERICANS , led by Barack Obama, dont make things better in 8 years, you come back and fix it. If we do fix the Repug Disaster, then you never come back. New mantra for the REAL AMERICANS: SHUT UP AND GET OUT OF THE WAY!!!

Ian   January 10th, 2009 6:01 pm ET

Ten more days until the Chosen One saves us from ourselves.

energy   January 10th, 2009 5:58 pm ET

Bush is better than Reagan, by far!! He also kept America safe and did not abuse our children, whether they are interns or high schoolers.

Voted for Obama   January 10th, 2009 5:50 pm ET

Good Bye!

Anonymous   January 10th, 2009 5:47 pm ET

good riddance

D Newhall   January 10th, 2009 5:46 pm ET

Bless your little pointy head. Time to go.
It's time for the new chapter of our American story to begin.

Proud American   January 10th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

I sure hope someone has told him he's being evicted from the White House on Jan 20, 2009 at Noon.

Barbara   January 10th, 2009 5:45 pm ET

only 10 more days! :)

Concerned Democrat.   January 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

I think it's funny that people think the reporter knows more than President Bush.

Nannie Bouroughs - Milwaukee, WI   January 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

Couldn't he FINALLY save us taxpayers some money and just walk back to Texas?

Truth   January 10th, 2009 5:40 pm ET

"President Bush wasn’t aware this was his last flight on Air Force One until he was told by an interviewer."
ONCE AGAIN CLUELESS!!

Truth   January 10th, 2009 5:38 pm ET

TRULY the END of an ERROR!!

Salt & Pepper   January 10th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

A one way ticket thats' been a l-l-o-o-o-o-o-n-n-g-g time a comin'!
Change is good....
:)

Independent   January 10th, 2009 5:37 pm ET

BYE BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Won't miss you at all...............

mary faye brown   January 10th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

rot in hell bush

Griff   January 10th, 2009 5:36 pm ET

No Comment! You don'[t need one.... you just deictate... Suckers.... Ameroca and all it;'s Toto'ds hav eno chance... You are Communist...
Why make a Comment when Black CNN have the reign...

crabappl@psci.net   January 10th, 2009 5:33 pm ET

caint believe its finally over.this corrupt bush chaney dont deserve to fly home on airforce one.DECAMIATE THE PLANE LET THE IDIOTS WALK HOME.PREFERABLY IN CHAINS. GOOD BYE GOOD RIDDENCE.TO TRASH

Robin   January 10th, 2009 5:31 pm ET

Bush hating to start now.

To all you libs who say, "Stop hating Obama". Well I have. Can we please ask for you all to do the same?

Gerard   January 10th, 2009 5:26 pm ET

Just go please

Juan Grain   January 10th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Adios knucklehead.

mimi   January 10th, 2009 5:23 pm ET

Bush "wasn"t aware" it was his last flight.....so what else is new ????

Amber   January 10th, 2009 5:19 pm ET

"White House spokesperson Dana Perino said President Bush wasn’t aware this was his last flight on Air Force One until he was told by an interviewer."

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!

Proud American   January 10th, 2009 5:17 pm ET

Hugh waste of fuel.

Proud American   January 10th, 2009 5:16 pm ET

"White House spokesperson Dana Perino said President Bush wasn’t aware this was his last flight on Air Force One until he was told by an interviewer." Why am I not suprised this guy didn't know what was going on in his own admin. until someone told him. 10 more days, and than God.

Jan Illinois   January 10th, 2009 5:11 pm ET

Good ridence to bad rubbish!! Why he has not been arrested is beyond belief. The lies cost us thousands of our soldiers, how could any American lay his head down at night and rest if you had done such a thing to one person, let alone thousands.

Harrison L. Michelson   January 10th, 2009 5:10 pm ET

Woo hoo!

Meka   January 10th, 2009 5:09 pm ET

BUSH SHOULD BE MADE TO WALK, OR TAKE GREYHOUND!

Matt   January 10th, 2009 4:58 pm ET

I hope it crashes on the way back hes a criminal!

cswpurgeon1@cfl.rr.com   January 10th, 2009 4:48 pm ET

I wish you well in obscurity.Go spend your payoffs. Hope you and Palin fade from the everyday news.

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