White House Helipad Plan

Trump says a new White House helipad is being built on the South Lawn.

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Trump Confirms Construction Of Helipad On White House South Lawn
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Trump Confirms Construction Of Helipad On White House South Lawn

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Marine One helipad to be built on White House lawn, Trump says
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Marine One helipad to be built on White House lawn, Trump says

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President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that a granite helipad is being built on the White House South Lawn to handle the newer Marine One helicopters. The roughly $5 million project will be paid for by Sikorsky Aircraft, the Lockheed Martin-owned manufacturer of the presidential helicopters. The helipad is intended for the VH-92A Patriot fleet, which is replacing the older VH-3D Sea King aircraft after Sikorsky completed delivery of 23 next-generation helicopters. Trump said the new helicopters’ heat and exhaust would damage the lawn.

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