[Scan-DC] Biden's beach helipad

[David Cohen]

>From what I've seen, Rehoboth is close enough to DC that it's well within
Marine One's range. There is no benefit to fly from Andrews on AF1.

Although, I do need to mention that it also depends on Biden's health (I
say that seriously) and intel. Biden may not handle helicopter travel very
well, especially for long distances.

On Tue, Jan 12, 2021, 10:11 Alan Henney <alan at henney.com> wrote:

> Can any of you guys weigh in on Henry's question regarding the proposed
> helipad for Biden in the Cape Henlopen State Park and the helicopter usage?
>
> Thanks,
> Alan
>
> On Sun, Jan 10, 2021 at 2:30 AM Henry Bright <hbright at flinthill.org>
> wrote:
>
> I wanted to flag this recent article in the Cape Gazette:
>
>
> https://www.capegazette.com/article/biden-use-gordons-pond-parking-lot-marine-one/213886
>
> This all but confirms that Biden will be flying into Rehoboth by Marine One
> through Cape Henlopen State Park.
>
> I wonder if he will be flying on Marine One direct from the White House or
> if he will be flying by AF1 to GED, then switching to M1 to Gordon's Pond.
> When you said he flew as VP by AF2 into GED, were you referring to when he
> would be coming from Washington, or would he fly from Wilmington? I think
> he used to fly AF2 to New Castle Airport when he was VP.
>
> If he is flying by Marine One direct from the White House, then I would
> expect that the press pool would accompany on an osprey, presumably also
> landing at Gordon's Pond. That would be interesting because then the
> Presidential package landing at the state park would be at minimum 2x
> VH-3Ds and 2x MV-22Bs.
>
> If he were to be flying AF1 to GED, then M1 to Gordon's Pond, then the
> press pool could see him get on Marine One, but then not accompany him.
> They would presumably be driven to their local hotel. This would limit the
> helicopter package of the 2 ospreys. A similar thing happens for Trump in
> Bedminster. Trump flies with the press on AF1 to the local airport, then he
> gets on Marine One w/o press (and thus w/o ospreys) and flies to
> Bedminster. Press is driven to a local hotel from the airport.
>
> Also, I live part-time on Brooklyn Ave near Biden's local church, St.
> Edmond. I am very excited about what this new administration means for
> Rehoboth!!
>
> Thanks much and a belated Happy New Year,
> Henry Bright
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