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| Donald Trump's UK visit: What’s he bringing with him? | Donald Trump's UK visit: What’s he bringing with him? |
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| A multi-million-pound security operation is under way ahead of Donald Trump's UK state visit, intended to create an impenetrable ring of steel around the US president. | A multi-million-pound security operation is under way ahead of Donald Trump's UK state visit, intended to create an impenetrable ring of steel around the US president. |
| President Trump's three-day trip, from Monday, 3 June, at the invitation of the Queen, could cost more than £18m. | President Trump's three-day trip, from Monday, 3 June, at the invitation of the Queen, could cost more than £18m. |
| As the White House advance teams begin to arrive in Britain, what will the security operation involve and what hardware and staff will the president be bringing with him? | As the White House advance teams begin to arrive in Britain, what will the security operation involve and what hardware and staff will the president be bringing with him? |
| The president will arrive in the UK on his customised, high-spec aircraft Air Force One and is likely to touch down at Stansted Airport, north of London. | The president will arrive in the UK on his customised, high-spec aircraft Air Force One and is likely to touch down at Stansted Airport, north of London. |
| Air Force One isn't actually a specific plane but instead refers to one of two specially adapted Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. | Air Force One isn't actually a specific plane but instead refers to one of two specially adapted Boeing 747-200B series aircraft, which carry the tail codes 28000 and 29000. |
| Whichever of these aircraft the president is on board is referred to as Air Force One. | Whichever of these aircraft the president is on board is referred to as Air Force One. |
| However, on his latest trip to the UK, both jets could be in use. | However, on his latest trip to the UK, both jets could be in use. |
| According to US news reports, President Trump will be bringing all his adult children and their spouses, thus requiring a second plane. | According to US news reports, President Trump will be bringing all his adult children and their spouses, thus requiring a second plane. |
| With its advanced avionics and defences, Air Force One is classed as a military aircraft, designed to withstand an air attack. | With its advanced avionics and defences, Air Force One is classed as a military aircraft, designed to withstand an air attack. |
| It can jam enemy radar and eject flares to throw heat-seeking missiles off course. | It can jam enemy radar and eject flares to throw heat-seeking missiles off course. |
| It is also capable of refuelling midair, allowing it to fly for an unlimited time - crucial in an emergency. | It is also capable of refuelling midair, allowing it to fly for an unlimited time - crucial in an emergency. |
| Air Force One is also equipped with secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command centre. | Air Force One is also equipped with secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a mobile command centre. |
| There are 85 onboard telephones, a collection of two-way radios and computer connections. | There are 85 onboard telephones, a collection of two-way radios and computer connections. |
| Inside, the president and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 sq ft of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the president, a medical facility with an operating table, a conference and dining room, two food preparation galleys that can feed 100 people at a time, and designated areas for the press, VIPs, security and secretarial staff. | Inside, the president and his travel companions enjoy 4,000 sq ft of floor space on three levels, including an extensive suite for the president, a medical facility with an operating table, a conference and dining room, two food preparation galleys that can feed 100 people at a time, and designated areas for the press, VIPs, security and secretarial staff. |
| Several cargo planes, including C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, carry the president's fleet of armoured vehicles and helicopters, landing in advance of his arrival. | Several cargo planes, including C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft, carry the president's fleet of armoured vehicles and helicopters, landing in advance of his arrival. |
| According to the Washington Post, the president is always accompanied by a military aide carrying an emergency satchel known as the "football", which contains the "gold codes" for launching the country's nuclear weapons and options for their use. | According to the Washington Post, the president is always accompanied by a military aide carrying an emergency satchel known as the "football", which contains the "gold codes" for launching the country's nuclear weapons and options for their use. |
| The military aide must be nearby the president at all times, as the commander-in-chief is in possession of personal identification codes required to order a strike. | The military aide must be nearby the president at all times, as the commander-in-chief is in possession of personal identification codes required to order a strike. |
| They are carried on a plastic card known as the "biscuit", which can be read only when its opaque plastic covering is snapped in two and removed. | They are carried on a plastic card known as the "biscuit", which can be read only when its opaque plastic covering is snapped in two and removed. |
| The presidential motorcade, which includes two identical limousines and other security and communications vehicles, will be flown across ahead of the president by United States Air Force transport aircraft. | The presidential motorcade, which includes two identical limousines and other security and communications vehicles, will be flown across ahead of the president by United States Air Force transport aircraft. |
| On the ground, the president travels in Cadillac One - a bullish, enhanced limousine dubbed the "Beast" for obvious reasons. | On the ground, the president travels in Cadillac One - a bullish, enhanced limousine dubbed the "Beast" for obvious reasons. |
| The spare, decoy vehicle that accompanies it has the same Washington DC licence plates - 800-002. | The spare, decoy vehicle that accompanies it has the same Washington DC licence plates - 800-002. |
| President Trump's generation of presidential car debuted in 2018 - with the US Secret Service tweeting ahead of the UN General Assembly that it was "ready to roll". | President Trump's generation of presidential car debuted in 2018 - with the US Secret Service tweeting ahead of the UN General Assembly that it was "ready to roll". |
| But the service and vehicle's designers at General Motors have remained tight-lipped about the vehicle's special security features. | But the service and vehicle's designers at General Motors have remained tight-lipped about the vehicle's special security features. |
| Weighing in at about nine tonnes (20,000lb) - with an armour-plated body and bulletproof windows (which don't all open) - the car is reported to have tear gas grenade launchers, night vision cameras and a built-in satellite phone. | |
| Reinforced tyres surround steel-rimmed wheels, which mean the car can still be driven if the tyres are flat. | Reinforced tyres surround steel-rimmed wheels, which mean the car can still be driven if the tyres are flat. |
| The passenger cabin is said to be sealed, to fend off a chemical attack, while special foam would surround the fuel tank in case of impact. | The passenger cabin is said to be sealed, to fend off a chemical attack, while special foam would surround the fuel tank in case of impact. |
| The vehicle also has extensive electronic equipment, Reuters reports. | The vehicle also has extensive electronic equipment, Reuters reports. |
| The car can hold at least seven people and has a wide range of medical supplies on board, including - NBC News suggests - a fridge full of the president's blood. | The car can hold at least seven people and has a wide range of medical supplies on board, including - NBC News suggests - a fridge full of the president's blood. |
| But that's not all. | But that's not all. |
| When the president's on the move - you know about it. | When the president's on the move - you know about it. |
| Other vehicles in the cavalcade include a parade of police outriders, secret service backup vehicles, counter-assault and hazardous attack teams, an armoured SUV communications vehicle, known as Roadrunner, medics and the press corps. | Other vehicles in the cavalcade include a parade of police outriders, secret service backup vehicles, counter-assault and hazardous attack teams, an armoured SUV communications vehicle, known as Roadrunner, medics and the press corps. |
| The president will also bring a fleet of helicopters with him to the UK. | The president will also bring a fleet of helicopters with him to the UK. |
| Among them will be Marine One, which, like Air Force One, isn't a specific aircraft but instead refers to any US Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president. | Among them will be Marine One, which, like Air Force One, isn't a specific aircraft but instead refers to any US Marine Corps aircraft carrying the president. |
| However, Marine One usually refers to one of the president's large Sikorsky VH-3D Sea Kings or the newer, smaller VH-60N White Hawks. | However, Marine One usually refers to one of the president's large Sikorsky VH-3D Sea Kings or the newer, smaller VH-60N White Hawks. |
| The specially adapted helicopters are known as "white tops" because of their livery and are fitted with communications equipment, anti-missile defences and hardened hulls. | The specially adapted helicopters are known as "white tops" because of their livery and are fitted with communications equipment, anti-missile defences and hardened hulls. |
| As a security measure, Marine One often flies in a group of identical helicopters acting as decoys. | As a security measure, Marine One often flies in a group of identical helicopters acting as decoys. |
| It is also usually accompanied by two or three Osprey MV-22 escort aircraft, referred to as "green tops". | It is also usually accompanied by two or three Osprey MV-22 escort aircraft, referred to as "green tops". |
| These tilt-rotor aircraft carry support staff, special forces and secret service agents, who are tasked with dealing with any mid-flight emergency. | These tilt-rotor aircraft carry support staff, special forces and secret service agents, who are tasked with dealing with any mid-flight emergency. |
| The Ospreys, capable of vertical landings and high-speed flight, were heard circling around London during President Trump's last visit to the UK in 2018. | The Ospreys, capable of vertical landings and high-speed flight, were heard circling around London during President Trump's last visit to the UK in 2018. |
| Staff are also transported around in CH-46s Sea Knight helicopters. | Staff are also transported around in CH-46s Sea Knight helicopters. |
| British forces' aircraft will also be part of the operation. | British forces' aircraft will also be part of the operation. |
| Secret service and special forces | Secret service and special forces |
| Some estimates put the number of people in Mr Trump's entourage for his last UK visit at 1,000, including more than 150 US secret service agents. | Some estimates put the number of people in Mr Trump's entourage for his last UK visit at 1,000, including more than 150 US secret service agents. |
| Staff included military communications specialists, White House aides, a doctor, a chef and members of the media. | Staff included military communications specialists, White House aides, a doctor, a chef and members of the media. |
| Some 750 rooms were booked out to accommodate his entourage in 2018, according to Matt Chorley, of the Times newspaper. | Some 750 rooms were booked out to accommodate his entourage in 2018, according to Matt Chorley, of the Times newspaper. |
| The army of staff will be on hand throughout President Trump's trip, which will begin with a ceremonial welcome and private lunch at Buckingham Palace, afternoon tea with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and a state banquet in the palace's ballroom. | The army of staff will be on hand throughout President Trump's trip, which will begin with a ceremonial welcome and private lunch at Buckingham Palace, afternoon tea with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall and a state banquet in the palace's ballroom. |
| Mr Trump will also hold discussions with Prime Minister Theresa May at St James's Palace and 10 Downing Street and host a dinner at the US ambassador's residence at London's Regent's Park. | Mr Trump will also hold discussions with Prime Minister Theresa May at St James's Palace and 10 Downing Street and host a dinner at the US ambassador's residence at London's Regent's Park. |
| On his final day, along with members of the Royal Family, he will attend a ceremony in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. | On his final day, along with members of the Royal Family, he will attend a ceremony in Portsmouth to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. |
| The White House said the upcoming trip would reaffirm the "steadfast and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom". | The White House said the upcoming trip would reaffirm the "steadfast and special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom". |
| Thousands of police | Thousands of police |
| Policing the president's visit will be a huge nationwide operation. | Policing the president's visit will be a huge nationwide operation. |
| His four-day working visit to the UK last July cost more than £14.2m in policing, figures released under Freedom of Information laws showed. | His four-day working visit to the UK last July cost more than £14.2m in policing, figures released under Freedom of Information laws showed. |
| Almost 10,000 police officers were drafted in from forces across the country as the trip was met with mass protests. | Almost 10,000 police officers were drafted in from forces across the country as the trip was met with mass protests. |
| The Met Police's counter-terror officers - armed with sub-machine guns - were also out in force. | The Met Police's counter-terror officers - armed with sub-machine guns - were also out in force. |
| Some have estimated President Trump's second official visit, this time a state occasion, will come with a policing bill of £18m. | Some have estimated President Trump's second official visit, this time a state occasion, will come with a policing bill of £18m. |
| The Met Police said it would be "a multi-agency policing operation with a very experienced command team in place", and the cost, while still too early to say, would be "significant". | The Met Police said it would be "a multi-agency policing operation with a very experienced command team in place", and the cost, while still too early to say, would be "significant". |
| Planned protests in the London area will also require policing. | Planned protests in the London area will also require policing. |
| Groups such as the Stop Trump Coalition and Stand Up to Trump say they will be holding demonstrations. | Groups such as the Stop Trump Coalition and Stand Up to Trump say they will be holding demonstrations. |
| By Lucy Rodgers, Dominic Bailey, Gerry Fletcher, Sandra Rodriguez Chillida and Irene de la Torre Arenas. | By Lucy Rodgers, Dominic Bailey, Gerry Fletcher, Sandra Rodriguez Chillida and Irene de la Torre Arenas. |