Air Force One pictured flying over Sheffield. Photo by Alan Meloy

Alan Meloy took the photo of Air Force OneÂ 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 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.Â

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

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