Lockheed-Funded Helipad to Be Built at White House
A new $5-6 million helipad, funded by Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky, is set to be constructed on the White House lawn. The granite helipad aims to protect the lawn from damage caused by Marine One landings.
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The White House South Lawn is under construction to accommodate a permanent presidential helipad for Marine One landings. Al Drago/The Washington Post via Getty Images US presidents have boarded the Marine One helicopter from the White House South Lawn for decades. President Donald Trump said the White House is getting a granite helipad funded by Lockheed Martin. Trump said the newer Marine One helicopters are more powerful and can scorch the lawn. The White House is getting a permanent hel...
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