A highly specialized U.S. Air Force aircraft, often referred to as the “doomsday plane,” made a rare and noticeable flight this week, drawing attention amid increased global tensions.
The Boeing E-4B ‘Nightwatch’ departed from Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana at 5:56 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 17, before landing at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland at 10:01 p.m. The nearly four-hour flight sparked interest due to the aircraft’s unique capabilities and the timing of its appearance.

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