President Donald Trump’s Air Force One turned back to Washington shortly after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue, with the White House saying he will continue to Davos on another aircraft.

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During the Space Race, the Air Force sent an officer to sky dive from the edge of space for a science experiment.

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the decision to return was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified "a minor electrical issue."