Air Force One with President Donald Trump on board photographed flying over Sheffield on top secret trip

This photograph captures the moment  the jumbo jet of the President of the United States flew over Sheffield yesterday.
By The Newsroom
Published 28th Dec 2018, 06:10 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2019, 20:59 BST
Air Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan MeloyAir Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan Meloy
Air Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan Meloy

Alan Meloy took the photo of Air Force One  from outside his home in Chapeltown on Boxing Day.

After Mr Meloy posted the image on social media it sparked a frenzy among aviation buffs about where the President's plane could be heading.

Air Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan MeloyAir Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan Meloy
Air Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan Meloy
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It was later revealed that President Trump and his wife Melania were on a unannounced visit to Iraq to meet American troops stationed in the country.

The trip had been cloaked in secrecy for security reasons. 

The visit was President Trump's first to an active conflict zone.

 

 

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