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Presiden't Back Up Plane Lands At Forbes Field

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By: 13 News
Posted: Mon 9:46 PM, May 21, 2012

TOPEKA, Kan (WIBW)--- A site at Forbes Field had some wondering if the president passed through Topeka on his way to Joplin.

Turns out this aircraft on the tarmac was the back-up to Air Force One.

It's general practice for the second plane to land nearby in case there's a need to switch aircraft.


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