Melania Trump has made history by flying in a V-22 Osprey aircraft during a visit to a pair of military bases.
By Steve Helber and Darlene Superville, Associated Press
December 12 2018 10:18 PM
Melania Trump has made history by flying in a V-22 Osprey aircraft during a visit to a pair of military bases.
The White House said it was the first time a first lady has flown in an Osprey.
We are off to visit some of our brave men & women in uniform today & thank them for their service. I’ll be visiting Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Langley-Eustis & the #USSGeorgeHWBush aircraft carrier today. Looking forward to meeting everyone! #USA pic.twitter.com/XrYsFyItJJ
The tilt-rotor aircraft takes off and lands vertically.
Mrs Trump flew from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington to Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, for an appearance.
An incredible flight today on a V-22 to visit the service members aboard the USS George HW Bush. Thank you to ALL who serve! ???????? pic.twitter.com/ylRIl37qwa
First ladies usually do not take solo helicopter rides.
When they do travel by helicopter, they often are accompanying the president aboard Marine One, a more traditional aircraft.
In Virginia, Mrs Trump inspected the F-22 Raptor stealth fighter jet and addressed an audience of service members, noting that many had just returned from deployment.
