As US President Donald Trump flew into Riyadh on Tuesday, Air Force One received a ceremonial escort from six Royal Saudi Air Force F-15s as it approached the kingdom’s capital — an exceptionally rare sight.
Margo Martin, a White House official, posted a video of the escort online, declaring, “Saudi F-15s providing honorary escort for Air Force One!”
The Royal Saudi Air Force has the world’s largest fleet of F-15s after the US Air Force.
The Royal Saudi Air Force operates the largest fleet of F-15 fighter jets outside of the United States. When Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, his approach to the Saudi capital was marked by a rare ceremonial gesture, six Saudi F-15s escorted Air Force One in a striking aerial display.
Margo Martin, a White House official, shared a video of the moment online, describing it as “Saudi F-15’s providing honorary escort for Air Force One!” This symbolic tribute underscored the strong military ties between the US and Saudi Arabia.
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