President Donald Trump flew into Corpus Christi on Tuesday, and while some residents came for the politics, others showed up for a rare chance to see the president’s aircraft up close.<\/p>\n
For John Crespo, a disabled veteran, the moment was one he said he won’t soon forget.<\/p>\n
“It’s the happiest, one of the happiest moments in my life because, you know, I love America,” Crespo said.<\/p>\n
“It’s so close that you can get to seeing the actual president. I mean, I’m just thrilled. I have no words. I’m speechless. I’m really happy I made it, you know,” he said.<\/p>\n
The aircraft on display is no ordinary plane. The Boeing 747-8 was donated by Qatar and modified for presidential travel. It stretches approximately 250 feet long with a wingspan of more than 220 feet. The plane is equipped with specialized communications and other systems to support the president while airborne.<\/p>\n
For Crespo, the visit carried a deeper meaning.<\/p>\n
“I see it as part of his history, as part of history. It’s a major event, you know, for a president to come to your town and visit. It doesn’t happen all the time,” Crespo said.<\/p>\n
Even for those who never made it inside the rally, the massive aircraft gave Corpus Christi residents something to look up to.<\/p>\n
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