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During his speechifying to "his generals", Trump mentioned Boeing's new F-47 fighter, and he noted, sheepishly, that he's the 47th president.
Rolling my eyes, I googled and it turns out he's not completely delusional - on this issue at least. From
Wikipedia: Boeing F-47 - WikipediaOn 21 March 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the program would move ahead, that its centerpiece aircraft would be called the F-47, and that the engineering and manufacturing development contract, worth more than $20 billion, would be awarded to Boeing.[4][21]
Air Force officials said the number "47" was chosen because "[it] honors the legacy of the P-47, whose contributions to air superiority during World War II remain historic. Additionally, the number pays tribute to the founding year of the Air Force, while also recognizing the 47th President's pivotal support for the development of the world's first sixth-generation fighter."[8][22][23]
This contract is expected to revitalize Boeing's military aviation division, especially its fighter production line in St. Louis, Missouri.[24] Defense One reported that Boeing has invested heavily in its defense division with the aim of returning it to profitability.[25]
The program has been flying X-planes—experimental aircraft meant to prove out design and technological elements—since 2020,[21][26] Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin said in a statement, adding that the F-47 is slated for first flight by the end of Trump's term in early 2029.[27][17]
In September 2025, Allvin said first flight was now expected in 2028, and that manufacturing of the first F-47 had begun.[6] 